Add 6/4 and 6/96, Solve 1 2/4 + 6/96 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 6/96

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

6/4 + 6/96 is 25/16.

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,
6/4 = 6 × 24/4 × 24 = 144/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
6/96 = 6 × 1/96 × 1 = 6/96
Add the two like fractions:
144/96 + 6/96 = 144 + 6/96 = 150/96
150/96 simplified gives 25/16
So, 6/4 + 6/96 = 25/16
In mixed form: 19/16

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