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Add 96/63 and 12/27

1st number: 1 33/63, 2nd number: 12/27

96/63 + 12/27 is 124/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    96/63 = 96 × 3/63 × 3 = 288/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/189 + 84/189 = 288 + 84/189 = 372/189
  5. 372/189 simplified gives 124/63
  6. So, 96/63 + 12/27 = 124/63
    In mixed form: 161/63

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