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Add 20/14 and 21/96

1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 21/96

20/14 + 21/96 is 369/224.

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,
    20/14 = 20 × 48/14 × 48 = 960/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    21/96 = 21 × 7/96 × 7 = 147/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/672 + 147/672 = 960 + 147/672 = 1107/672
  5. 1107/672 simplified gives 369/224
  6. So, 20/14 + 21/96 = 369/224
    In mixed form: 1145/224

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