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Add 4/14 and 81/96

4/14 + 81/96 is 253/224.

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,
    4/14 = 4 × 48/14 × 48 = 192/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/672 + 567/672 = 192 + 567/672 = 759/672
  5. 759/672 simplified gives 253/224
  6. So, 4/14 + 81/96 = 253/224
    In mixed form: 129/224

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