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Add 50/96 and 3/27

50/96 + 3/27 is 91/144.

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,
    50/96 = 50 × 9/96 × 9 = 450/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    3/27 = 3 × 32/27 × 32 = 96/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/864 + 96/864 = 450 + 96/864 = 546/864
  5. 546/864 simplified gives 91/144
  6. So, 50/96 + 3/27 = 91/144

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