Add 21/7 and 2/96, Solve 3 0/7 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 21/7 and 2/96

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

21/7 + 2/96 is 145/48.

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,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
Add the two like fractions:
2016/672 + 14/672 = 2016 + 14/672 = 2030/672
2030/672 simplified gives 145/48
So, 21/7 + 2/96 = 145/48
In mixed form: 31/48

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