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Add 28/35 and 27/96

28/35 + 27/96 is 173/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    28/35 = 28 × 96/35 × 96 = 2688/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    27/96 = 27 × 35/96 × 35 = 945/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/3360 + 945/3360 = 2688 + 945/3360 = 3633/3360
  5. 3633/3360 simplified gives 173/160
  6. So, 28/35 + 27/96 = 173/160
    In mixed form: 113/160

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