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Add 12/27 and 14/96

12/27 + 14/96 is 85/144.

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,
    12/27 = 12 × 32/27 × 32 = 384/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    14/96 = 14 × 9/96 × 9 = 126/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/864 + 126/864 = 384 + 126/864 = 510/864
  5. 510/864 simplified gives 85/144
  6. So, 12/27 + 14/96 = 85/144

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