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Add 10/81 and 6/96

10/81 + 6/96 is 241/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    10/81 = 10 × 32/81 × 32 = 320/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    6/96 = 6 × 27/96 × 27 = 162/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/2592 + 162/2592 = 320 + 162/2592 = 482/2592
  5. 482/2592 simplified gives 241/1296
  6. So, 10/81 + 6/96 = 241/1296

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