Add 96/9 and 14/12, Solve 10 6/9 + 1 2/12 as a fraction

Add 96/9 and 14/12

1^st number: 10 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

96/9 + 14/12 is 71/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
96/9 = 96 × 4/9 × 4 = 384/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
14/12 = 14 × 3/12 × 3 = 42/36
Add the two like fractions:
384/36 + 42/36 = 384 + 42/36 = 426/36
426/36 simplified gives 71/6
So, 96/9 + 14/12 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6

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