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Add 84/14 and 1/96

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 1/96

84/14 + 1/96 is 577/96.

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,
    84/14 = 84 × 48/14 × 48 = 4032/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    1/96 = 1 × 7/96 × 7 = 7/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/672 + 7/672 = 4032 + 7/672 = 4039/672
  5. 4039/672 simplified gives 577/96
  6. So, 84/14 + 1/96 = 577/96
    In mixed form: 61/96

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