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Add 18/96 and 25/27

18/96 + 25/27 is 481/432.

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,
    18/96 = 18 × 9/96 × 9 = 162/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    25/27 = 25 × 32/27 × 32 = 800/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/864 + 800/864 = 162 + 800/864 = 962/864
  5. 962/864 simplified gives 481/432
  6. So, 18/96 + 25/27 = 481/432
    In mixed form: 149/432

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