Add 70/27 and 12/96
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 12/96
70/27 + 12/96 is 587/216.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
12/96 = 12 × 9/96 × 9 = 108/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/864 + 108/864 = 2240 + 108/864 = 2348/864 - 2348/864 simplified gives 587/216
- So, 70/27 + 12/96 = 587/216
In mixed form: 2155/216
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