Add 21/7 and 1/96, Solve 3 0/7 + 1/96 as a fraction

Add 21/7 and 1/96

1^st number: 3 0/7, 2^nd number: 1/96

21/7 + 1/96 is 289/96.

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,
21/7 = 21 × 96/7 × 96 = 2016/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 7/672 = 2016 + 7/672 = 2023/672
2023/672 simplified gives 289/96
So, 21/7 + 1/96 = 289/96
In mixed form: 31/96

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