Add 2/96 and 70/9, Solve 2/96 + 7 7/9 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 70/9

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 7 7/9

2/96 + 70/9 is 1123/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
70/9 = 70 × 32/9 × 32 = 2240/288
Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 2240/288 = 6 + 2240/288 = 2246/288
2246/288 simplified gives 1123/144
So, 2/96 + 70/9 = 1123/144
In mixed form: 7115/144

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