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Add 60/96 and 10/81

60/96 + 10/81 is 485/648.

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,
    60/96 = 60 × 27/96 × 27 = 1620/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    10/81 = 10 × 32/81 × 32 = 320/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/2592 + 320/2592 = 1620 + 320/2592 = 1940/2592
  5. 1940/2592 simplified gives 485/648
  6. So, 60/96 + 10/81 = 485/648

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