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Add 2/96 and 2/7

2/96 + 2/7 is 103/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    2/7 = 2 × 96/7 × 96 = 192/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/672 + 192/672 = 14 + 192/672 = 206/672
  5. 206/672 simplified gives 103/336
  6. So, 2/96 + 2/7 = 103/336

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