Add 16/6 and 18/96, Solve 2 4/6 + 18/96 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 18/96

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 18/96

16/6 + 18/96 is 137/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
16/6 = 16 × 16/6 × 16 = 256/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
Add the two like fractions:
256/96 + 18/96 = 256 + 18/96 = 274/96
274/96 simplified gives 137/48
So, 16/6 + 18/96 = 137/48
In mixed form: 241/48

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