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Add 48/12 and 27/96

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 27/96

48/12 + 27/96 is 137/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   48/12 = 48 × 8/12 × 8 = 384/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/96 + 27/96 = 384 + 27/96 = 411/96
5. 411/96 simplified gives 137/32
6. So, 48/12 + 27/96 = 137/32
   In mixed form: 49/32

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