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Add 16/2 and 27/96

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 27/96

16/2 + 27/96 is 265/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    16/2 = 16 × 48/2 × 48 = 768/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/96 + 27/96 = 768 + 27/96 = 795/96
  5. 795/96 simplified gives 265/32
  6. So, 16/2 + 27/96 = 265/32
    In mixed form: 89/32

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