Add 6/4 and 96/18, Solve 1 2/4 + 5 6/18 as a fraction

Add 6/4 and 96/18

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 5 6/18

6/4 + 96/18 is 41/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
6/4 = 6 × 9/4 × 9 = 54/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
96/18 = 96 × 2/18 × 2 = 192/36
Add the two like fractions:
54/36 + 192/36 = 54 + 192/36 = 246/36
246/36 simplified gives 41/6
So, 6/4 + 96/18 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6

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