Add 5/96 and 21/7, Solve 5/96 + 3 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/96 and 21/7

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 3 0/7

5/96 + 21/7 is 293/96.

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,
21/7 = 21 × 96/7 × 96 = 2016/672
Add the two like fractions:
35/672 + 2016/672 = 35 + 2016/672 = 2051/672
2051/672 simplified gives 293/96
So, 5/96 + 21/7 = 293/96
In mixed form: 35/96

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