Add 10/27 and 42/96
10/27 + 42/96 is 349/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
10/27 = 10 × 32/27 × 32 = 320/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864 - Add the two like fractions:
320/864 + 378/864 = 320 + 378/864 = 698/864 - 698/864 simplified gives 349/432
- So, 10/27 + 42/96 = 349/432
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