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Add 36/14 and 9/96

1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 9/96

36/14 + 9/96 is 597/224.

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,
    36/14 = 36 × 48/14 × 48 = 1728/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1728/672 + 63/672 = 1728 + 63/672 = 1791/672
  5. 1791/672 simplified gives 597/224
  6. So, 36/14 + 9/96 = 597/224
    In mixed form: 2149/224

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