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Add 14/96 and 42/54

14/96 + 42/54 is 133/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   14/96 = 14 × 9/96 × 9 = 126/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/864 + 672/864 = 126 + 672/864 = 798/864
5. 798/864 simplified gives 133/144
6. So, 14/96 + 42/54 = 133/144

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