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Add 24/9 and 14/96

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 14/96

24/9 + 14/96 is 45/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/288 + 42/288 = 768 + 42/288 = 810/288
  5. 810/288 simplified gives 45/16
  6. So, 24/9 + 14/96 = 45/16
    In mixed form: 213/16

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