Add 40/7 and 4/96, Solve 5 5/7 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 4/96

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/96

40/7 + 4/96 is 967/168.

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,
40/7 = 40 × 96/7 × 96 = 3840/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
Add the two like fractions:
3840/672 + 28/672 = 3840 + 28/672 = 3868/672
3868/672 simplified gives 967/168
So, 40/7 + 4/96 = 967/168
In mixed form: 5127/168

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