Add 24/18 and 40/96, Solve 1 6/18 + 40/96 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 40/96

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 40/96

24/18 + 40/96 is 7/4.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
40/96 = 40 × 3/96 × 3 = 120/288
Add the two like fractions:
384/288 + 120/288 = 384 + 120/288 = 504/288
504/288 simplified gives 7/4
So, 24/18 + 40/96 = 7/4
In mixed form: 13/4

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