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Add 10/96 and 21/27

10/96 + 21/27 is 127/144.

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,
    10/96 = 10 × 9/96 × 9 = 90/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    21/27 = 21 × 32/27 × 32 = 672/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/864 + 672/864 = 90 + 672/864 = 762/864
  5. 762/864 simplified gives 127/144
  6. So, 10/96 + 21/27 = 127/144

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