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Add 25/14 and 84/96

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 84/96

25/14 + 84/96 is 149/56.

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,
    25/14 = 25 × 48/14 × 48 = 1200/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/672 + 588/672 = 1200 + 588/672 = 1788/672
  5. 1788/672 simplified gives 149/56
  6. So, 25/14 + 84/96 = 149/56
    In mixed form: 237/56

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