Add 7/96 and 49/9, Solve 7/96 + 5 4/9 as a fraction

Add 7/96 and 49/9

1^st number: 7/96, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

7/96 + 49/9 is 1589/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
7/96 = 7 × 3/96 × 3 = 21/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
49/9 = 49 × 32/9 × 32 = 1568/288
Add the two like fractions:
21/288 + 1568/288 = 21 + 1568/288 = 1589/288
So, 7/96 + 49/9 = 1589/288
In mixed form: 5149/288

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