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Add 20/75 and 27/96

20/75 + 27/96 is 263/480.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   20/75 = 20 × 32/75 × 32 = 640/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   27/96 = 27 × 25/96 × 25 = 675/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/2400 + 675/2400 = 640 + 675/2400 = 1315/2400
5. 1315/2400 simplified gives 263/480
6. So, 20/75 + 27/96 = 263/480

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