Add 24/4 and 4/96, Solve 6 0/4 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 4/96

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 4/96

24/4 + 4/96 is 145/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
24/4 = 24 × 24/4 × 24 = 576/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
Add the two like fractions:
576/96 + 4/96 = 576 + 4/96 = 580/96
580/96 simplified gives 145/24
So, 24/4 + 4/96 = 145/24
In mixed form: 61/24

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