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Add 14/96 and 1/9

14/96 + 1/9 is 37/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/288 + 32/288 = 42 + 32/288 = 74/288
  5. 74/288 simplified gives 37/144
  6. So, 14/96 + 1/9 = 37/144

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