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Add 96/14 and 28/96

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 28/96

96/14 + 28/96 is 1201/168.

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,
    96/14 = 96 × 48/14 × 48 = 4608/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4608/672 + 196/672 = 4608 + 196/672 = 4804/672
  5. 4804/672 simplified gives 1201/168
  6. So, 96/14 + 28/96 = 1201/168
    In mixed form: 725/168

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