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Add 48/12 and 81/96

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 81/96

48/12 + 81/96 is 155/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   48/12 = 48 × 8/12 × 8 = 384/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/96 + 81/96 = 384 + 81/96 = 465/96
5. 465/96 simplified gives 155/32
6. So, 48/12 + 81/96 = 155/32
   In mixed form: 427/32

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