Add 96/32 and 14/18, Solve 3 0/32 + 14/18 as a fraction

Add 96/32 and 14/18

1^st number: 3 0/32, 2^nd number: 14/18

96/32 + 14/18 is 34/9.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
96/32 = 96 × 9/32 × 9 = 864/288
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 16 = 288,
14/18 = 14 × 16/18 × 16 = 224/288
Add the two like fractions:
864/288 + 224/288 = 864 + 224/288 = 1088/288
1088/288 simplified gives 34/9
So, 96/32 + 14/18 = 34/9
In mixed form: 37/9

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