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Add 81/10 and 10/96

1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 10/96

81/10 + 10/96 is 1969/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    81/10 = 81 × 48/10 × 48 = 3888/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/480 + 50/480 = 3888 + 50/480 = 3938/480
  5. 3938/480 simplified gives 1969/240
  6. So, 81/10 + 10/96 = 1969/240
    In mixed form: 849/240

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