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Add 96/27 and 98/12

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

96/27 + 98/12 is 211/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   96/27 = 96 × 4/27 × 4 = 384/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   98/12 = 98 × 9/12 × 9 = 882/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/108 + 882/108 = 384 + 882/108 = 1266/108
5. 1266/108 simplified gives 211/18
6. So, 96/27 + 98/12 = 211/18
   In mixed form: 1113/18

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