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Add 10/96 and 35/27

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 1 8/27

10/96 + 35/27 is 605/432.

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,
    35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/864 + 1120/864 = 90 + 1120/864 = 1210/864
  5. 1210/864 simplified gives 605/432
  6. So, 10/96 + 35/27 = 605/432
    In mixed form: 1173/432

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