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Add 9/14 and 81/96

9/14 + 81/96 is 333/224.

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,
    9/14 = 9 × 48/14 × 48 = 432/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    81/96 = 81 × 7/96 × 7 = 567/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/672 + 567/672 = 432 + 567/672 = 999/672
  5. 999/672 simplified gives 333/224
  6. So, 9/14 + 81/96 = 333/224
    In mixed form: 1109/224

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