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Add 27/96 and 70/8

1st number: 27/96, 2nd number: 8 6/8

27/96 + 70/8 is 289/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 8 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    70/8 = 70 × 12/8 × 12 = 840/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/96 + 840/96 = 27 + 840/96 = 867/96
  5. 867/96 simplified gives 289/32
  6. So, 27/96 + 70/8 = 289/32
    In mixed form: 91/32

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