Add 27/96 and 8/10
27/96 + 8/10 is 173/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 10 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
8/10 = 8 × 48/10 × 48 = 384/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 384/480 = 135 + 384/480 = 519/480 - 519/480 simplified gives 173/160
- So, 27/96 + 8/10 = 173/160
In mixed form: 113/160
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