Add 45/96 and 25/18, Solve 45/96 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 45/96 and 25/18

1^st number: 45/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

45/96 + 25/18 is 535/288.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 18 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
45/96 = 45 × 3/96 × 3 = 135/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
25/18 = 25 × 16/18 × 16 = 400/288
Add the two like fractions:
135/288 + 400/288 = 135 + 400/288 = 535/288
So, 45/96 + 25/18 = 535/288
In mixed form: 1247/288

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