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Add 12/96 and 30/27

1st number: 12/96, 2nd number: 1 3/27

12/96 + 30/27 is 89/72.

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,
    30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/864 + 960/864 = 108 + 960/864 = 1068/864
  5. 1068/864 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 12/96 + 30/27 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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