Add 9/96 and 8/7, Solve 9/96 + 1 1/7 as a fraction

Add 9/96 and 8/7

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

9/96 + 8/7 is 277/224.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
8/7 = 8 × 96/7 × 96 = 768/672
Add the two like fractions:
63/672 + 768/672 = 63 + 768/672 = 831/672
831/672 simplified gives 277/224
So, 9/96 + 8/7 = 277/224
In mixed form: 153/224

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