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Add 96/14 and 4/15

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 4/15

96/14 + 4/15 is 748/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    96/14 = 96 × 15/14 × 15 = 1440/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    4/15 = 4 × 14/15 × 14 = 56/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/210 + 56/210 = 1440 + 56/210 = 1496/210
  5. 1496/210 simplified gives 748/105
  6. So, 96/14 + 4/15 = 748/105
    In mixed form: 713/105

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