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Add 24/7 and 1/96

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

24/7 + 1/96 is 2311/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    24/7 = 24 × 96/7 × 96 = 2304/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/672 + 7/672 = 2304 + 7/672 = 2311/672
  5. So, 24/7 + 1/96 = 2311/672
    In mixed form: 3295/672

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