Add 5/96 and 18/7, Solve 5/96 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 5/96 and 18/7

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

5/96 + 18/7 is 1763/672.

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,
5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
18/7 = 18 × 96/7 × 96 = 1728/672
Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 1728/672 = 35 + 1728/672 = 1763/672
So, 5/96 + 18/7 = 1763/672
In mixed form: 2419/672

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