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Add 14/96 and 9/72

14/96 + 9/72 is 13/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 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 72 × 4 = 288,
    9/72 = 9 × 4/72 × 4 = 36/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/288 + 36/288 = 42 + 36/288 = 78/288
  5. 78/288 simplified gives 13/48
  6. So, 14/96 + 9/72 = 13/48

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