Add 14/96 and 20/7, Solve 14/96 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 14/96 and 20/7

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

14/96 + 20/7 is 1009/336.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
20/7 = 20 × 96/7 × 96 = 1920/672
Add the two like fractions:
98/672 + 1920/672 = 98 + 1920/672 = 2018/672
2018/672 simplified gives 1009/336
So, 14/96 + 20/7 = 1009/336
In mixed form: 31/336

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