Add 20/7 and 4/96, Solve 2 6/7 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 4/96

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 4/96

20/7 + 4/96 is 487/168.

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,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
Add the two like fractions:
1920/672 + 28/672 = 1920 + 28/672 = 1948/672
1948/672 simplified gives 487/168
So, 20/7 + 4/96 = 487/168
In mixed form: 2151/168

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