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Add 96/14 and 40/18

1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 2 4/18

96/14 + 40/18 is 572/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    96/14 = 96 × 9/14 × 9 = 864/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    40/18 = 40 × 7/18 × 7 = 280/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/126 + 280/126 = 864 + 280/126 = 1144/126
  5. 1144/126 simplified gives 572/63
  6. So, 96/14 + 40/18 = 572/63
    In mixed form: 95/63

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