Add 14/18 and 49/96, Solve 14/18 + 49/96 as a fraction

Add 14/18 and 49/96

14/18 + 49/96 is 371/288.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
49/96 = 49 × 3/96 × 3 = 147/288
Add the two like fractions:
224/288 + 147/288 = 224 + 147/288 = 371/288
So, 14/18 + 49/96 = 371/288
In mixed form: 183/288

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