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Add 40/96 and 35/27

1st number: 40/96, 2nd number: 1 8/27

40/96 + 35/27 is 185/108.

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,
    40/96 = 40 × 9/96 × 9 = 360/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    35/27 = 35 × 32/27 × 32 = 1120/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/864 + 1120/864 = 360 + 1120/864 = 1480/864
  5. 1480/864 simplified gives 185/108
  6. So, 40/96 + 35/27 = 185/108
    In mixed form: 177/108

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