Add 12/7 and 3/96, Solve 1 5/7 + 3/96 as a fraction

Add 12/7 and 3/96

1^st number: 1 5/7, 2^nd number: 3/96

12/7 + 3/96 is 391/224.

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,
12/7 = 12 × 96/7 × 96 = 1152/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
Add the two like fractions:
1152/672 + 21/672 = 1152 + 21/672 = 1173/672
1173/672 simplified gives 391/224
So, 12/7 + 3/96 = 391/224
In mixed form: 1167/224

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