Add 28/21 and 1/96, Solve 1 7/21 + 1/96 as a fraction

Add 28/21 and 1/96

1^st number: 1 7/21, 2^nd number: 1/96

28/21 + 1/96 is 43/32.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
28/21 = 28 × 32/21 × 32 = 896/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
Add the two like fractions:
896/672 + 7/672 = 896 + 7/672 = 903/672
903/672 simplified gives 43/32
So, 28/21 + 1/96 = 43/32
In mixed form: 111/32

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