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Add 28/96 and 15/27

28/96 + 15/27 is 61/72.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    28/96 = 28 × 9/96 × 9 = 252/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    15/27 = 15 × 32/27 × 32 = 480/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/864 + 480/864 = 252 + 480/864 = 732/864
  5. 732/864 simplified gives 61/72
  6. So, 28/96 + 15/27 = 61/72

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