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Add 10/27 and 30/96

10/27 + 30/96 is 295/432.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/864 + 270/864 = 320 + 270/864 = 590/864
  5. 590/864 simplified gives 295/432
  6. So, 10/27 + 30/96 = 295/432

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