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Add 30/96 and 25/27

30/96 + 25/27 is 535/432.

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,
    30/96 = 30 × 9/96 × 9 = 270/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    25/27 = 25 × 32/27 × 32 = 800/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/864 + 800/864 = 270 + 800/864 = 1070/864
  5. 1070/864 simplified gives 535/432
  6. So, 30/96 + 25/27 = 535/432
    In mixed form: 1103/432

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