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Add 2/96 and 8/27

2/96 + 8/27 is 137/432.

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,
    2/96 = 2 × 9/96 × 9 = 18/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/864 + 256/864 = 18 + 256/864 = 274/864
  5. 274/864 simplified gives 137/432
  6. So, 2/96 + 8/27 = 137/432

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