Add 28/18 and 4/96, Solve 1 10/18 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 4/96

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 4/96

28/18 + 4/96 is 115/72.

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,
28/18 = 28 × 16/18 × 16 = 448/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
4/96 = 4 × 3/96 × 3 = 12/288
Add the two like fractions:
448/288 + 12/288 = 448 + 12/288 = 460/288
460/288 simplified gives 115/72
So, 28/18 + 4/96 = 115/72
In mixed form: 143/72

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