Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/96 and 7/27

7/96 + 7/27 is 287/864.

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,
    7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    7/27 = 7 × 32/27 × 32 = 224/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/864 + 224/864 = 63 + 224/864 = 287/864
  5. So, 7/96 + 7/27 = 287/864

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com