Add 2/7 and 96/45, Solve 2/7 + 2 6/45 as a fraction

Add 2/7 and 96/45

1^st number: 2/7, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

2/7 + 96/45 is 254/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
96/45 = 96 × 7/45 × 7 = 672/315
Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 672/315 = 90 + 672/315 = 762/315
762/315 simplified gives 254/105
So, 2/7 + 96/45 = 254/105
In mixed form: 244/105

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