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Add 1/96 and 7/27

1/96 + 7/27 is 233/864.

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,
    7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/864 + 224/864 = 9 + 224/864 = 233/864
  5. So, 1/96 + 7/27 = 233/864

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