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Add 96/36 and 27/10

1st number: 2 24/36, 2nd number: 2 7/10

96/36 + 27/10 is 161/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 10 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    96/36 = 96 × 5/36 × 5 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 486/180 = 480 + 486/180 = 966/180
  5. 966/180 simplified gives 161/30
  6. So, 96/36 + 27/10 = 161/30
    In mixed form: 511/30

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