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Add 14/96 and 36/10

1st number: 14/96, 2nd number: 3 6/10

14/96 + 36/10 is 899/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    14/96 = 14 × 5/96 × 5 = 70/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    36/10 = 36 × 48/10 × 48 = 1728/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/480 + 1728/480 = 70 + 1728/480 = 1798/480
  5. 1798/480 simplified gives 899/240
  6. So, 14/96 + 36/10 = 899/240
    In mixed form: 3179/240

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