Add 5/96 and 24/18, Solve 5/96 + 1 6/18 as a fraction

Add 5/96 and 24/18

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/18

5/96 + 24/18 is 133/96.

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,
5/96 = 5 × 3/96 × 3 = 15/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
24/18 = 24 × 16/18 × 16 = 384/288
Add the two like fractions:
15/288 + 384/288 = 15 + 384/288 = 399/288
399/288 simplified gives 133/96
So, 5/96 + 24/18 = 133/96
In mixed form: 137/96

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