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

Add 20/7 and 7/96

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

20/7 + 7/96 is 1969/672.

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,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
Add the two like fractions:
1920/672 + 49/672 = 1920 + 49/672 = 1969/672
So, 20/7 + 7/96 = 1969/672
In mixed form: 2625/672

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