Add 72/96 and 14/4, Solve 72/96 + 3 2/4 as a fraction

Add 72/96 and 14/4

1^st number: 72/96, 2^nd number: 3 2/4

72/96 + 14/4 is 17/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 4 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
14/4 = 14 × 24/4 × 24 = 336/96
Add the two like fractions:
72/96 + 336/96 = 72 + 336/96 = 408/96
408/96 simplified gives 17/4
So, 72/96 + 14/4 = 17/4
In mixed form: 41/4

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