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
- 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,
72/27 = 72 × 32/27 × 32 = 2304/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
7/96 = 7 × 9/96 × 9 = 63/864 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/864 + 63/864 = 2304 + 63/864 = 2367/864 - 2367/864 simplified gives 263/96
- So, 72/27 + 7/96 = 263/96
In mixed form: 271/96
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