Add 5/27 and 60/96
5/27 + 60/96 is 175/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
5/27 = 5 × 32/27 × 32 = 160/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864 - Add the two like fractions:
160/864 + 540/864 = 160 + 540/864 = 700/864 - 700/864 simplified gives 175/216
- So, 5/27 + 60/96 = 175/216
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