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Add 27/96 and 1/9

27/96 + 1/9 is 113/288.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    1/9 = 1 × 32/9 × 32 = 32/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/288 + 32/288 = 81 + 32/288 = 113/288
  5. So, 27/96 + 1/9 = 113/288

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