Add 6/96 and 35/18, Solve 6/96 + 1 17/18 as a fraction

Add 6/96 and 35/18

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

6/96 + 35/18 is 289/144.

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,
6/96 = 6 × 3/96 × 3 = 18/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
35/18 = 35 × 16/18 × 16 = 560/288
Add the two like fractions:
18/288 + 560/288 = 18 + 560/288 = 578/288
578/288 simplified gives 289/144
So, 6/96 + 35/18 = 289/144
In mixed form: 21/144

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