Add 8/27 and 14/96
8/27 + 14/96 is 191/432.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 32/27 × 32 = 256/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
14/96 = 14 × 9/96 × 9 = 126/864 - Add the two like fractions:
256/864 + 126/864 = 256 + 126/864 = 382/864 - 382/864 simplified gives 191/432
- So, 8/27 + 14/96 = 191/432
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