Add 18/12 and 14/96, Solve 1 6/12 + 14/96 as a fraction

Add 18/12 and 14/96

1^st number: 1 6/12, 2^nd number: 14/96

18/12 + 14/96 is 79/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
18/12 = 18 × 8/12 × 8 = 144/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 14/96 = 144 + 14/96 = 158/96
158/96 simplified gives 79/48
So, 18/12 + 14/96 = 79/48
In mixed form: 131/48

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