Add 72/14 and 84/96, Solve 5 2/14 + 84/96 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 84/96

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 84/96

72/14 + 84/96 is 337/56.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
72/14 = 72 × 48/14 × 48 = 3456/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
Add the two like fractions:
3456/672 + 588/672 = 3456 + 588/672 = 4044/672
4044/672 simplified gives 337/56
So, 72/14 + 84/96 = 337/56
In mixed form: 61/56

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