Add 2/96 and 21/18, Solve 2/96 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 2/96 and 21/18

1^st number: 2/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

2/96 + 21/18 is 19/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
21/18 = 21 × 16/18 × 16 = 336/288
Add the two like fractions:
6/288 + 336/288 = 6 + 336/288 = 342/288
342/288 simplified gives 19/16
So, 2/96 + 21/18 = 19/16
In mixed form: 13/16

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