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Add 24/27 and 21/96

24/27 + 21/96 is 319/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 96 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    24/27 = 24 × 32/27 × 32 = 768/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    21/96 = 21 × 9/96 × 9 = 189/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/864 + 189/864 = 768 + 189/864 = 957/864
  5. 957/864 simplified gives 319/288
  6. So, 24/27 + 21/96 = 319/288
    In mixed form: 131/288

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