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Add 27/96 and 8/40

27/96 + 8/40 is 77/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    8/40 = 8 × 12/40 × 12 = 96/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/480 + 96/480 = 135 + 96/480 = 231/480
  5. 231/480 simplified gives 77/160
  6. So, 27/96 + 8/40 = 77/160

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