Add 75/28 and 27/96, Solve 2 19/28 + 27/96 as a fraction

Add 75/28 and 27/96

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 27/96

75/28 + 27/96 is 663/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
75/28 = 75 × 24/28 × 24 = 1800/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
Add the two like fractions:
1800/672 + 189/672 = 1800 + 189/672 = 1989/672
1989/672 simplified gives 663/224
So, 75/28 + 27/96 = 663/224
In mixed form: 2215/224

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