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Add 4/96 and 12/27

4/96 + 12/27 is 35/72.

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,
    4/96 = 4 × 9/96 × 9 = 36/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    12/27 = 12 × 32/27 × 32 = 384/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/864 + 384/864 = 36 + 384/864 = 420/864
  5. 420/864 simplified gives 35/72
  6. So, 4/96 + 12/27 = 35/72

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