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Add 20/96 and 3/27

20/96 + 3/27 is 23/72.

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,
    20/96 = 20 × 9/96 × 9 = 180/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/864 + 96/864 = 180 + 96/864 = 276/864
  5. 276/864 simplified gives 23/72
  6. So, 20/96 + 3/27 = 23/72

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