Add 72/4 and 4/96, Solve 18 0/4 + 4/96 as a fraction

Add 72/4 and 4/96

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 4/96

72/4 + 4/96 is 433/24.

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,
72/4 = 72 × 24/4 × 24 = 1728/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
4/96 = 4 × 1/96 × 1 = 4/96
Add the two like fractions:
1728/96 + 4/96 = 1728 + 4/96 = 1732/96
1732/96 simplified gives 433/24
So, 72/4 + 4/96 = 433/24
In mixed form: 181/24

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