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Add 15/14 and 28/96

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 28/96

15/14 + 28/96 is 229/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    15/14 = 15 × 48/14 × 48 = 720/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/672 + 196/672 = 720 + 196/672 = 916/672
  5. 916/672 simplified gives 229/168
  6. So, 15/14 + 28/96 = 229/168
    In mixed form: 161/168

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