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Add 27/96 and 4/7

27/96 + 4/7 is 191/224.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 7 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 7 × 96 = 672,
    4/7 = 4 × 96/7 × 96 = 384/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/672 + 384/672 = 189 + 384/672 = 573/672
  5. 573/672 simplified gives 191/224
  6. So, 27/96 + 4/7 = 191/224

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