Add 96/7 and 16/18, Solve 13 5/7 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 96/7 and 16/18

1^st number: 13 5/7, 2^nd number: 16/18

96/7 + 16/18 is 920/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
96/7 = 96 × 18/7 × 18 = 1728/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
Add the two like fractions:
1728/126 + 112/126 = 1728 + 112/126 = 1840/126
1840/126 simplified gives 920/63
So, 96/7 + 16/18 = 920/63
In mixed form: 1438/63

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