Add 72/14 and 28/96, Solve 5 2/14 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 28/96

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 28/96

72/14 + 28/96 is 913/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
72/14 = 72 × 48/14 × 48 = 3456/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
Add the two like fractions:
3456/672 + 196/672 = 3456 + 196/672 = 3652/672
3652/672 simplified gives 913/168
So, 72/14 + 28/96 = 913/168
In mixed form: 573/168

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