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Add 8/12 and 81/96

8/12 + 81/96 is 145/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/12 = 8 × 8/12 × 8 = 64/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/96 + 81/96 = 64 + 81/96 = 145/96
5. So, 8/12 + 81/96 = 145/96
   In mixed form: 149/96

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