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Add 45/14 and 9/96

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 9/96

45/14 + 9/96 is 741/224.

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,
    45/14 = 45 × 48/14 × 48 = 2160/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/672 + 63/672 = 2160 + 63/672 = 2223/672
  5. 2223/672 simplified gives 741/224
  6. So, 45/14 + 9/96 = 741/224
    In mixed form: 369/224

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