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Add 8/14 and 10/96

8/14 + 10/96 is 227/336.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 48/14 × 48 = 384/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    10/96 = 10 × 7/96 × 7 = 70/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/672 + 70/672 = 384 + 70/672 = 454/672
  5. 454/672 simplified gives 227/336
  6. So, 8/14 + 10/96 = 227/336

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