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Add 27/7 and 63/96

1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 63/96

27/7 + 63/96 is 1011/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
    27/7 = 27 × 96/7 × 96 = 2592/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/672 + 441/672 = 2592 + 441/672 = 3033/672
  5. 3033/672 simplified gives 1011/224
  6. So, 27/7 + 63/96 = 1011/224
    In mixed form: 4115/224

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