Add 35/6 and 14/96, Solve 5 5/6 + 14/96 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 14/96

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 14/96

35/6 + 14/96 is 287/48.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
35/6 = 35 × 16/6 × 16 = 560/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
Add the two like fractions:
560/96 + 14/96 = 560 + 14/96 = 574/96
574/96 simplified gives 287/48
So, 35/6 + 14/96 = 287/48
In mixed form: 547/48

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