Add 10/7 and 28/96, Solve 1 3/7 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 10/7 and 28/96

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 28/96

10/7 + 28/96 is 289/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
10/7 = 10 × 96/7 × 96 = 960/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
Add the two like fractions:
960/672 + 196/672 = 960 + 196/672 = 1156/672
1156/672 simplified gives 289/168
So, 10/7 + 28/96 = 289/168
In mixed form: 1121/168

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