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Add 72/27 and 7/96

1st number: 2 18/27, 2nd number: 7/96

72/27 + 7/96 is 263/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    72/27 = 72 × 32/27 × 32 = 2304/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
    7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2304/864 + 63/864 = 2304 + 63/864 = 2367/864
  5. 2367/864 simplified gives 263/96
  6. So, 72/27 + 7/96 = 263/96
    In mixed form: 271/96

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