Add 28/27 and 15/96, Solve 1 1/27 + 15/96 as a fraction

Add 28/27 and 15/96

1^st number: 1 1/27, 2^nd number: 15/96

28/27 + 15/96 is 1031/864.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
28/27 = 28 × 32/27 × 32 = 896/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
15/96 = 15 × 9/96 × 9 = 135/864
Add the two like fractions:
896/864 + 135/864 = 896 + 135/864 = 1031/864
So, 28/27 + 15/96 = 1031/864
In mixed form: 1167/864

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