Add 96/14 and 40/9, Solve 6 12/14 + 4 4/9 as a fraction

Add 96/14 and 40/9

1^st number: 6 12/14, 2^nd number: 4 4/9

96/14 + 40/9 is 712/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
96/14 = 96 × 9/14 × 9 = 864/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
40/9 = 40 × 14/9 × 14 = 560/126
Add the two like fractions:
864/126 + 560/126 = 864 + 560/126 = 1424/126
1424/126 simplified gives 712/63
So, 96/14 + 40/9 = 712/63
In mixed form: 1119/63

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