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Add 50/81 and 12/96

50/81 + 12/96 is 481/648.

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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,
   50/81 = 50 × 32/81 × 32 = 1600/2592
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
   12/96 = 12 × 27/96 × 27 = 324/2592
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/2592 + 324/2592 = 1600 + 324/2592 = 1924/2592
5. 1924/2592 simplified gives 481/648
6. So, 50/81 + 12/96 = 481/648

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