Add 14/96 and 27/24, Solve 14/96 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 14/96 and 27/24

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

14/96 + 27/24 is 61/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 24 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
27/24 = 27 × 4/24 × 4 = 108/96
Add the two like fractions:
14/96 + 108/96 = 14 + 108/96 = 122/96
122/96 simplified gives 61/48
So, 14/96 + 27/24 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48

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