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Add 10/14 and 4/96

10/14 + 4/96 is 127/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    10/14 = 10 × 48/14 × 48 = 480/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    4/96 = 4 × 7/96 × 7 = 28/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/672 + 28/672 = 480 + 28/672 = 508/672
  5. 508/672 simplified gives 127/168
  6. So, 10/14 + 4/96 = 127/168

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