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Add 27/84 and 70/96

27/84 + 70/96 is 353/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    27/84 = 27 × 8/84 × 8 = 216/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/672 + 490/672 = 216 + 490/672 = 706/672
  5. 706/672 simplified gives 353/336
  6. So, 27/84 + 70/96 = 353/336
    In mixed form: 117/336

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