Add 96/18 and 4/32, Solve 5 6/18 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 96/18 and 4/32

1^st number: 5 6/18, 2^nd number: 4/32

96/18 + 4/32 is 131/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 32 is 288

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
96/18 = 96 × 16/18 × 16 = 1536/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
4/32 = 4 × 9/32 × 9 = 36/288
Add the two like fractions:
1536/288 + 36/288 = 1536 + 36/288 = 1572/288
1572/288 simplified gives 131/24
So, 96/18 + 4/32 = 131/24
In mixed form: 511/24

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