Add 4/18 and 14/96, Solve 4/18 + 14/96 as a fraction

Add 4/18 and 14/96

4/18 + 14/96 is 53/144.

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,
4/18 = 4 × 16/18 × 16 = 64/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
14/96 = 14 × 3/96 × 3 = 42/288
Add the two like fractions:
64/288 + 42/288 = 64 + 42/288 = 106/288
106/288 simplified gives 53/144
So, 4/18 + 14/96 = 53/144

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