Add 16/4 and 14/96
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 14/96
16/4 + 14/96 is 199/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
16/4 = 16 × 24/4 × 24 = 384/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96 - Add the two like fractions:
384/96 + 14/96 = 384 + 14/96 = 398/96 - 398/96 simplified gives 199/48
- So, 16/4 + 14/96 = 199/48
In mixed form: 47/48
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