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Add 63/14 and 9/96

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 9/96

63/14 + 9/96 is 147/32.

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,
    63/14 = 63 × 48/14 × 48 = 3024/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/672 + 63/672 = 3024 + 63/672 = 3087/672
  5. 3087/672 simplified gives 147/32
  6. So, 63/14 + 9/96 = 147/32
    In mixed form: 419/32

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