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Add 10/14 and 8/96

10/14 + 8/96 is 67/84.

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,
    8/96 = 8 × 7/96 × 7 = 56/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/672 + 56/672 = 480 + 56/672 = 536/672
  5. 536/672 simplified gives 67/84
  6. So, 10/14 + 8/96 = 67/84

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