Add 12/96 and 75/18, Solve 12/96 + 4 3/18 as a fraction

Add 12/96 and 75/18

1^st number: 12/96, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

12/96 + 75/18 is 103/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
75/18 = 75 × 16/18 × 16 = 1200/288
Add the two like fractions:
36/288 + 1200/288 = 36 + 1200/288 = 1236/288
1236/288 simplified gives 103/24
So, 12/96 + 75/18 = 103/24
In mixed form: 47/24

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