Add 1/96 and 54/28, Solve 1/96 + 1 26/28 as a fraction

Add 1/96 and 54/28

1^st number: 1/96, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

1/96 + 54/28 is 1303/672.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 28 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
54/28 = 54 × 24/28 × 24 = 1296/672
Add the two like fractions:
7/672 + 1296/672 = 7 + 1296/672 = 1303/672
So, 1/96 + 54/28 = 1303/672
In mixed form: 1631/672

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