Add 6/7 and 27/96
6/7 + 27/96 is 255/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
6/7 = 6 × 96/7 × 96 = 576/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
27/96 = 27 × 7/96 × 7 = 189/672 - Add the two like fractions:
576/672 + 189/672 = 576 + 189/672 = 765/672 - 765/672 simplified gives 255/224
- So, 6/7 + 27/96 = 255/224
In mixed form: 131/224
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