Add 14/96 and 30/27, Solve 14/96 + 1 3/27 as a fraction

Add 14/96 and 30/27

1^st number: 14/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

14/96 + 30/27 is 181/144.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
14/96 = 14 × 9/96 × 9 = 126/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
Add the two like fractions:
126/864 + 960/864 = 126 + 960/864 = 1086/864
1086/864 simplified gives 181/144
So, 14/96 + 30/27 = 181/144
In mixed form: 137/144

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