Add 36/4 and 6/96, Solve 9 0/4 + 6/96 as a fraction

Add 36/4 and 6/96

1^st number: 9 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/96

36/4 + 6/96 is 145/16.

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,
36/4 = 36 × 24/4 × 24 = 864/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
Add the two like fractions:
864/96 + 6/96 = 864 + 6/96 = 870/96
870/96 simplified gives 145/16
So, 36/4 + 6/96 = 145/16
In mixed form: 91/16

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