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Add 27/63 and 70/96

27/63 + 70/96 is 389/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 96 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    27/63 = 27 × 32/63 × 32 = 864/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    70/96 = 70 × 21/96 × 21 = 1470/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/2016 + 1470/2016 = 864 + 1470/2016 = 2334/2016
  5. 2334/2016 simplified gives 389/336
  6. So, 27/63 + 70/96 = 389/336
    In mixed form: 153/336

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