Add 1/4 and 96/27
1st number: 1/4, 2nd number: 3 15/27
1/4 + 96/27 is 137/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
96/27 = 96 × 4/27 × 4 = 384/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 384/108 = 27 + 384/108 = 411/108 - 411/108 simplified gives 137/36
- So, 1/4 + 96/27 = 137/36
In mixed form: 329/36
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