Add 30/96 and 9/7, Solve 30/96 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 30/96 and 9/7

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

30/96 + 9/7 is 179/112.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
9/7 = 9 × 96/7 × 96 = 864/672
Add the two like fractions:
210/672 + 864/672 = 210 + 864/672 = 1074/672
1074/672 simplified gives 179/112
So, 30/96 + 9/7 = 179/112
In mixed form: 167/112

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