Add 6/27 and 3/96
6/27 + 3/96 is 73/288.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 32/27 × 32 = 192/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
3/96 = 3 × 9/96 × 9 = 27/864 - Add the two like fractions:
192/864 + 27/864 = 192 + 27/864 = 219/864 - 219/864 simplified gives 73/288
- So, 6/27 + 3/96 = 73/288
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