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Add 96/5 and 10/48

1st number: 19 1/5, 2nd number: 10/48

96/5 + 10/48 is 2329/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    96/5 = 96 × 48/5 × 48 = 4608/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/240 + 50/240 = 4608 + 50/240 = 4658/240
  5. 4658/240 simplified gives 2329/120
  6. So, 96/5 + 10/48 = 2329/120
    In mixed form: 1949/120

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