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Add 84/96 and 14/50

84/96 + 14/50 is 231/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    14/50 = 14 × 48/50 × 48 = 672/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2400 + 672/2400 = 2100 + 672/2400 = 2772/2400
  5. 2772/2400 simplified gives 231/200
  6. So, 84/96 + 14/50 = 231/200
    In mixed form: 131/200

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