Add 36/96 and 14/4, Solve 36/96 + 3 2/4 as a fraction

Add 36/96 and 14/4

1^st number: 36/96, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

36/96 + 14/4 is 31/8.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
14/4 = 14 × 24/4 × 24 = 336/96
Add the two like fractions:
36/96 + 336/96 = 36 + 336/96 = 372/96
372/96 simplified gives 31/8
So, 36/96 + 14/4 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8

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