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Add 96/4 and 40/27

1st number: 24 0/4, 2nd number: 1 13/27

96/4 + 40/27 is 688/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    96/4 = 96 × 27/4 × 27 = 2592/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    40/27 = 40 × 4/27 × 4 = 160/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/108 + 160/108 = 2592 + 160/108 = 2752/108
  5. 2752/108 simplified gives 688/27
  6. So, 96/4 + 40/27 = 688/27
    In mixed form: 2513/27

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