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Add 27/96 and 27/35

27/96 + 27/35 is 1179/1120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 35 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    27/35 = 27 × 96/35 × 96 = 2592/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/3360 + 2592/3360 = 945 + 2592/3360 = 3537/3360
  5. 3537/3360 simplified gives 1179/1120
  6. So, 27/96 + 27/35 = 1179/1120
    In mixed form: 159/1120

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