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Add 8/96 and 42/27

1^st number: 8/96, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

8/96 + 42/27 is 59/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   8/96 = 8 × 9/96 × 9 = 72/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/864 + 1344/864 = 72 + 1344/864 = 1416/864
5. 1416/864 simplified gives 59/36
6. So, 8/96 + 42/27 = 59/36
   In mixed form: 123/36

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