Add 96/7 and 4/18, Solve 13 5/7 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 96/7 and 4/18

1^st number: 13 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/18

96/7 + 4/18 is 878/63.

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,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
Add the two like fractions:
1728/126 + 28/126 = 1728 + 28/126 = 1756/126
1756/126 simplified gives 878/63
So, 96/7 + 4/18 = 878/63
In mixed form: 1359/63

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