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Add 32/8 and 14/96

1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 14/96

32/8 + 14/96 is 199/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    32/8 = 32 × 12/8 × 12 = 384/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/96 + 14/96 = 384 + 14/96 = 398/96
  5. 398/96 simplified gives 199/48
  6. So, 32/8 + 14/96 = 199/48
    In mixed form: 47/48

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