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Add 12/96 and 18/27

12/96 + 18/27 is 19/24.

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,
    12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    18/27 = 18 × 32/27 × 32 = 576/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/864 + 576/864 = 108 + 576/864 = 684/864
  5. 684/864 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 12/96 + 18/27 = 19/24

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