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Add 10/27 and 42/96

10/27 + 42/96 is 349/432.

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,
    42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/864 + 378/864 = 320 + 378/864 = 698/864
  5. 698/864 simplified gives 349/432
  6. So, 10/27 + 42/96 = 349/432

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