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Add 10/96 and 30/81

10/96 + 30/81 is 205/432.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    10/96 = 10 × 27/96 × 27 = 270/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    30/81 = 30 × 32/81 × 32 = 960/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/2592 + 960/2592 = 270 + 960/2592 = 1230/2592
  5. 1230/2592 simplified gives 205/432
  6. So, 10/96 + 30/81 = 205/432

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