Add 7/96 and 12/7, Solve 7/96 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 7/96 and 12/7

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

7/96 + 12/7 is 1201/672.

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,
7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
12/7 = 12 × 96/7 × 96 = 1152/672
Add the two like fractions:
49/672 + 1152/672 = 49 + 1152/672 = 1201/672
So, 7/96 + 12/7 = 1201/672
In mixed form: 1529/672

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