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Add 27/5 and 9/96

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 9/96

27/5 + 9/96 is 879/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    27/5 = 27 × 96/5 × 96 = 2592/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/480 + 45/480 = 2592 + 45/480 = 2637/480
  5. 2637/480 simplified gives 879/160
  6. So, 27/5 + 9/96 = 879/160
    In mixed form: 579/160

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