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Add 35/14 and 12/96

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 12/96

35/14 + 12/96 is 21/8.

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,
    35/14 = 35 × 48/14 × 48 = 1680/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    12/96 = 12 × 7/96 × 7 = 84/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/672 + 84/672 = 1680 + 84/672 = 1764/672
  5. 1764/672 simplified gives 21/8
  6. So, 35/14 + 12/96 = 21/8
    In mixed form: 25/8

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