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Add 5/96 and 9/7

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

5/96 + 9/7 is 899/672.

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,
    5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    9/7 = 9 × 96/7 × 96 = 864/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/672 + 864/672 = 35 + 864/672 = 899/672
  5. So, 5/96 + 9/7 = 899/672
    In mixed form: 1227/672

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