Add 96/16 and 14/24, Solve 6 0/16 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 96/16 and 14/24

1^st number: 6 0/16, 2^nd number: 14/24

96/16 + 14/24 is 79/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
96/16 = 96 × 3/16 × 3 = 288/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
14/24 = 14 × 2/24 × 2 = 28/48
Add the two like fractions:
288/48 + 28/48 = 288 + 28/48 = 316/48
316/48 simplified gives 79/12
So, 96/16 + 14/24 = 79/12
In mixed form: 67/12

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