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Add 96/4 and 84/18

1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 4 12/18

96/4 + 84/18 is 86/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 18 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    96/4 = 96 × 9/4 × 9 = 864/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    84/18 = 84 × 2/18 × 2 = 168/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/36 + 168/36 = 864 + 168/36 = 1032/36
  5. 1032/36 simplified gives 86/3
  6. So, 96/4 + 84/18 = 86/3
    In mixed form: 282/3

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