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Add 7/96 and 7/81

7/96 + 7/81 is 413/2592.

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,
    7/96 = 7 × 27/96 × 27 = 189/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    7/81 = 7 × 32/81 × 32 = 224/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/2592 + 224/2592 = 189 + 224/2592 = 413/2592
  5. So, 7/96 + 7/81 = 413/2592

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