Add 96/4 and 14/6, Solve 24 0/4 + 2 2/6 as a fraction

Add 96/4 and 14/6

1^st number: 24 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 2/6

96/4 + 14/6 is 79/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
96/4 = 96 × 3/4 × 3 = 288/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
14/6 = 14 × 2/6 × 2 = 28/12
Add the two like fractions:
288/12 + 28/12 = 288 + 28/12 = 316/12
316/12 simplified gives 79/3
So, 96/4 + 14/6 = 79/3
In mixed form: 261/3

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