Add 28/14 and 2/96, Solve 2 0/14 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 28/14 and 2/96

1^st number: 2 0/14, 2^nd number: 2/96

28/14 + 2/96 is 97/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
28/14 = 28 × 48/14 × 48 = 1344/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
Add the two like fractions:
1344/672 + 14/672 = 1344 + 14/672 = 1358/672
1358/672 simplified gives 97/48
So, 28/14 + 2/96 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48

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