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Add 80/96 and 14/36

80/96 + 14/36 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 36 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    80/96 = 80 × 3/96 × 3 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    14/36 = 14 × 8/36 × 8 = 112/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 112/288 = 240 + 112/288 = 352/288
  5. 352/288 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 80/96 + 14/36 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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