Add 28/7 and 2/96, Solve 4 0/7 + 2/96 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 2/96

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 2/96

28/7 + 2/96 is 193/48.

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,
28/7 = 28 × 96/7 × 96 = 2688/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672
Add the two like fractions:
2688/672 + 14/672 = 2688 + 14/672 = 2702/672
2702/672 simplified gives 193/48
So, 28/7 + 2/96 = 193/48
In mixed form: 41/48

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