Add 8/96 and 25/18, Solve 8/96 + 1 7/18 as a fraction

Add 8/96 and 25/18

1^st number: 8/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

8/96 + 25/18 is 53/36.

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,
8/96 = 8 × 3/96 × 3 = 24/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
25/18 = 25 × 16/18 × 16 = 400/288
Add the two like fractions:
24/288 + 400/288 = 24 + 400/288 = 424/288
424/288 simplified gives 53/36
So, 8/96 + 25/18 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36

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