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Add 14/16 and 9/96

14/16 + 9/96 is 31/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 6 = 96,
    14/16 = 14 × 6/16 × 6 = 84/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/96 + 9/96 = 84 + 9/96 = 93/96
  5. 93/96 simplified gives 31/32
  6. So, 14/16 + 9/96 = 31/32

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