Is it better to read the Hobbit first, and then read Lord of the Rings?

I just checked out part 1 and part 2 of the Lord of the Rings, and then I just remembered it was the sequel to the Hobbit. Is it okay if I just read LOTR, or should I read the Hobbit first?

Fyi, I've never read these stories before (haven't watched the movies either).

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Sorcha · 26-30, F

The hobbit has a different target audience than LotR. The hobbit is written in a style more appropriate for young people (like a kid's story, sort of). You can read them in any order, well, that's my opinion. XD I read LotR before the hobbit and I enjoyed both. So, up to you XD