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Add 14/96 and 40/25

1st number: 14/96, 2nd number: 1 15/25

14/96 + 40/25 is 419/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    14/96 = 14 × 25/96 × 25 = 350/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    40/25 = 40 × 96/25 × 96 = 3840/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/2400 + 3840/2400 = 350 + 3840/2400 = 4190/2400
  5. 4190/2400 simplified gives 419/240
  6. So, 14/96 + 40/25 = 419/240
    In mixed form: 1179/240

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