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Add 3/96 and 5/7

3/96 + 5/7 is 167/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 7 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    5/7 = 5 × 96/7 × 96 = 480/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/672 + 480/672 = 21 + 480/672 = 501/672
  5. 501/672 simplified gives 167/224
  6. So, 3/96 + 5/7 = 167/224

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