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Add 27/96 and 8/21

27/96 + 8/21 is 445/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 21 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 21 × 32 = 672,
    8/21 = 8 × 32/21 × 32 = 256/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/672 + 256/672 = 189 + 256/672 = 445/672
  5. So, 27/96 + 8/21 = 445/672

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