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Add 75/96 and 70/14

1st number: 75/96, 2nd number: 5 0/14

75/96 + 70/14 is 185/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 14 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    70/14 = 70 × 48/14 × 48 = 3360/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/672 + 3360/672 = 525 + 3360/672 = 3885/672
  5. 3885/672 simplified gives 185/32
  6. So, 75/96 + 70/14 = 185/32
    In mixed form: 525/32

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