Add 10/27 and 72/96
10/27 + 72/96 is 121/108.
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,
72/96 = 72 × 9/96 × 9 = 648/864 - Add the two like fractions:
320/864 + 648/864 = 320 + 648/864 = 968/864 - 968/864 simplified gives 121/108
- So, 10/27 + 72/96 = 121/108
In mixed form: 113/108
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