Add 32/18 and 9/96, Solve 1 14/18 + 9/96 as a fraction

Add 32/18 and 9/96

1^st number: 1 14/18, 2^nd number: 9/96

32/18 + 9/96 is 539/288.

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,
32/18 = 32 × 16/18 × 16 = 512/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
9/96 = 9 × 3/96 × 3 = 27/288
Add the two like fractions:
512/288 + 27/288 = 512 + 27/288 = 539/288
So, 32/18 + 9/96 = 539/288
In mixed form: 1251/288

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