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Add 27/30 and 10/96

27/30 + 10/96 is 241/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    27/30 = 27 × 16/30 × 16 = 432/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/480 + 50/480 = 432 + 50/480 = 482/480
  5. 482/480 simplified gives 241/240
  6. So, 27/30 + 10/96 = 241/240
    In mixed form: 11/240

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