Add 56/21 and 1/96, Solve 2 14/21 + 1/96 as a fraction

Add 56/21 and 1/96

1^st number: 2 14/21, 2^nd number: 1/96

56/21 + 1/96 is 257/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
56/21 = 56 × 32/21 × 32 = 1792/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
Add the two like fractions:
1792/672 + 7/672 = 1792 + 7/672 = 1799/672
1799/672 simplified gives 257/96
So, 56/21 + 1/96 = 257/96
In mixed form: 265/96

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