Add 9/96 and 72/14, Solve 9/96 + 5 2/14 as a fraction

Add 9/96 and 72/14

1^st number: 9/96, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

9/96 + 72/14 is 1173/224.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 14 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
72/14 = 72 × 48/14 × 48 = 3456/672
Add the two like fractions:
63/672 + 3456/672 = 63 + 3456/672 = 3519/672
3519/672 simplified gives 1173/224
So, 9/96 + 72/14 = 1173/224
In mixed form: 553/224

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