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Add 60/81 and 50/96

60/81 + 50/96 is 545/432.

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,
    60/81 = 60 × 32/81 × 32 = 1920/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
    50/96 = 50 × 27/96 × 27 = 1350/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2592 + 1350/2592 = 1920 + 1350/2592 = 3270/2592
  5. 3270/2592 simplified gives 545/432
  6. So, 60/81 + 50/96 = 545/432
    In mixed form: 1113/432

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