Add 20/7 and 3/96, Solve 2 6/7 + 3/96 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 3/96

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 3/96

20/7 + 3/96 is 647/224.

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,
20/7 = 20 × 96/7 × 96 = 1920/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
Add the two like fractions:
1920/672 + 21/672 = 1920 + 21/672 = 1941/672
1941/672 simplified gives 647/224
So, 20/7 + 3/96 = 647/224
In mixed form: 2199/224

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