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Add 1/96 and 6/27

1/96 + 6/27 is 67/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    1/96 = 1 × 9/96 × 9 = 9/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/864 + 192/864 = 9 + 192/864 = 201/864
  5. 201/864 simplified gives 67/288
  6. So, 1/96 + 6/27 = 67/288

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