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Add 81/10 and 20/96

1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 20/96

81/10 + 20/96 is 997/120.

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,
    20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3888/480 + 100/480 = 3888 + 100/480 = 3988/480
  5. 3988/480 simplified gives 997/120
  6. So, 81/10 + 20/96 = 997/120
    In mixed form: 837/120

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