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Add 9/5 and 27/96

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 27/96

9/5 + 27/96 is 333/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    9/5 = 9 × 96/5 × 96 = 864/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/480 + 135/480 = 864 + 135/480 = 999/480
  5. 999/480 simplified gives 333/160
  6. So, 9/5 + 27/96 = 333/160
    In mixed form: 213/160

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