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Add 20/7 and 2/96

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

20/7 + 2/96 is 967/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    20/7 = 20 × 96/7 × 96 = 1920/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/672 + 14/672 = 1920 + 14/672 = 1934/672
  5. 1934/672 simplified gives 967/336
  6. So, 20/7 + 2/96 = 967/336
    In mixed form: 2295/336

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