Add 27/96 and 56/70, Solve 27/96 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 27/96 and 56/70

27/96 + 56/70 is 173/160.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360
Add the two like fractions:
945/3360 + 2688/3360 = 945 + 2688/3360 = 3633/3360
3633/3360 simplified gives 173/160
So, 27/96 + 56/70 = 173/160
In mixed form: 113/160

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