Add 72/24 and 27/96
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 27/96
72/24 + 27/96 is 105/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
72/24 = 72 × 4/24 × 4 = 288/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96 - Add the two like fractions:
288/96 + 27/96 = 288 + 27/96 = 315/96 - 315/96 simplified gives 105/32
- So, 72/24 + 27/96 = 105/32
In mixed form: 39/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/24+54/96 72/48+27/96 72/24+81/96