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Add 8/96 and 1/7

8/96 + 1/7 is 19/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    1/7 = 1 × 96/7 × 96 = 96/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/672 + 96/672 = 56 + 96/672 = 152/672
  5. 152/672 simplified gives 19/84
  6. So, 8/96 + 1/7 = 19/84

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