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Add 27/96 and 24/14

1st number: 27/96, 2nd number: 1 10/14

27/96 + 24/14 is 447/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 14 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
    24/14 = 24 × 48/14 × 48 = 1152/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/672 + 1152/672 = 189 + 1152/672 = 1341/672
  5. 1341/672 simplified gives 447/224
  6. So, 27/96 + 24/14 = 447/224
    In mixed form: 1223/224

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