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Add 96/45 and 14/96

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 14/96

96/45 + 14/96 is 547/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    96/45 = 96 × 32/45 × 32 = 3072/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    14/96 = 14 × 15/96 × 15 = 210/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/1440 + 210/1440 = 3072 + 210/1440 = 3282/1440
  5. 3282/1440 simplified gives 547/240
  6. So, 96/45 + 14/96 = 547/240
    In mixed form: 267/240

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