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Add 27/28 and 18/96

27/28 + 18/96 is 129/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
    27/28 = 27 × 24/28 × 24 = 648/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/672 + 126/672 = 648 + 126/672 = 774/672
  5. 774/672 simplified gives 129/112
  6. So, 27/28 + 18/96 = 129/112
    In mixed form: 117/112

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