Add 18/96 and 21/4, Solve 18/96 + 5 1/4 as a fraction

Add 18/96 and 21/4

1^st number: 18/96, 2^nd number: 5 1/4

18/96 + 21/4 is 87/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
21/4 = 21 × 24/4 × 24 = 504/96
Add the two like fractions:
18/96 + 504/96 = 18 + 504/96 = 522/96
522/96 simplified gives 87/16
So, 18/96 + 21/4 = 87/16
In mixed form: 57/16

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