Add 9/7 and 28/96, Solve 1 2/7 + 28/96 as a fraction

Add 9/7 and 28/96

1^st number: 1 2/7, 2^nd number: 28/96

9/7 + 28/96 is 265/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
9/7 = 9 × 96/7 × 96 = 864/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
Add the two like fractions:
864/672 + 196/672 = 864 + 196/672 = 1060/672
1060/672 simplified gives 265/168
So, 9/7 + 28/96 = 265/168
In mixed form: 197/168

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