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Add 14/28 and 63/96

14/28 + 63/96 is 37/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    14/28 = 14 × 24/28 × 24 = 336/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/672 + 441/672 = 336 + 441/672 = 777/672
  5. 777/672 simplified gives 37/32
  6. So, 14/28 + 63/96 = 37/32
    In mixed form: 15/32

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