Add 27/7 and 2/96
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2/96
27/7 + 2/96 is 1303/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
27/7 = 27 × 96/7 × 96 = 2592/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
2/96 = 2 × 7/96 × 7 = 14/672 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/672 + 14/672 = 2592 + 14/672 = 2606/672 - 2606/672 simplified gives 1303/336
- So, 27/7 + 2/96 = 1303/336
In mixed form: 3295/336
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