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Add 28/96 and 5/27

28/96 + 5/27 is 103/216.

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,
    5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/864 + 160/864 = 252 + 160/864 = 412/864
  5. 412/864 simplified gives 103/216
  6. So, 28/96 + 5/27 = 103/216

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