Add 15/7 and 36/96, Solve 2 1/7 + 36/96 as a fraction

Add 15/7 and 36/96

1^st number: 2 1/7, 2^nd number: 36/96

15/7 + 36/96 is 141/56.

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,
15/7 = 15 × 96/7 × 96 = 1440/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
Add the two like fractions:
1440/672 + 252/672 = 1440 + 252/672 = 1692/672
1692/672 simplified gives 141/56
So, 15/7 + 36/96 = 141/56
In mixed form: 229/56

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