Add 5/96 and 40/27, Solve 5/96 + 1 13/27 as a fraction

Add 5/96 and 40/27

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

5/96 + 40/27 is 1325/864.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
5/96 = 5 × 9/96 × 9 = 45/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
40/27 = 40 × 32/27 × 32 = 1280/864
Add the two like fractions:
45/864 + 1280/864 = 45 + 1280/864 = 1325/864
So, 5/96 + 40/27 = 1325/864
In mixed form: 1461/864

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