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Add 3/14 and 3/96

3/14 + 3/96 is 55/224.

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,
    3/14 = 3 × 48/14 × 48 = 144/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/672 + 21/672 = 144 + 21/672 = 165/672
  5. 165/672 simplified gives 55/224
  6. So, 3/14 + 3/96 = 55/224

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