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Add 30/27 and 6/96

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 6/96

30/27 + 6/96 is 169/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    6/96 = 6 × 9/96 × 9 = 54/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/864 + 54/864 = 960 + 54/864 = 1014/864
  5. 1014/864 simplified gives 169/144
  6. So, 30/27 + 6/96 = 169/144
    In mixed form: 125/144

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