Add 96/9 and 7/84, Solve 10 6/9 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 96/9 and 7/84

1^st number: 10 6/9, 2^nd number: 7/84

96/9 + 7/84 is 43/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
96/9 = 96 × 28/9 × 28 = 2688/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
7/84 = 7 × 3/84 × 3 = 21/252
Add the two like fractions:
2688/252 + 21/252 = 2688 + 21/252 = 2709/252
2709/252 simplified gives 43/4
So, 96/9 + 7/84 = 43/4
In mixed form: 103/4

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