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Add 30/36 and 27/96

30/36 + 27/96 is 107/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
    30/36 = 30 × 8/36 × 8 = 240/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    27/96 = 27 × 3/96 × 3 = 81/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/288 + 81/288 = 240 + 81/288 = 321/288
  5. 321/288 simplified gives 107/96
  6. So, 30/36 + 27/96 = 107/96
    In mixed form: 111/96

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