Add 24/72 and 27/96
24/72 + 27/96 is 59/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 96 is 288
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 4 = 288,
24/72 = 24 × 4/72 × 4 = 96/288 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288 - Add the two like fractions:
96/288 + 81/288 = 96 + 81/288 = 177/288 - 177/288 simplified gives 59/96
- So, 24/72 + 27/96 = 59/96
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