Add 25/7 and 28/96, Solve 3 4/7 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 28/96

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 28/96

25/7 + 28/96 is 649/168.

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,
25/7 = 25 × 96/7 × 96 = 2400/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
Add the two like fractions:
2400/672 + 196/672 = 2400 + 196/672 = 2596/672
2596/672 simplified gives 649/168
So, 25/7 + 28/96 = 649/168
In mixed form: 3145/168

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