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Add 8/12 and 27/96

8/12 + 27/96 is 91/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    27/96 = 27 × 1/96 × 1 = 27/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/96 + 27/96 = 64 + 27/96 = 91/96
  5. So, 8/12 + 27/96 = 91/96

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