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Add 2/96 and 27/72

2/96 + 27/72 is 19/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 72 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    2/96 = 2 × 3/96 × 3 = 6/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
    27/72 = 27 × 4/72 × 4 = 108/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/288 + 108/288 = 6 + 108/288 = 114/288
  5. 114/288 simplified gives 19/48
  6. So, 2/96 + 27/72 = 19/48

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