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Add 81/2 and 63/96

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 63/96

81/2 + 63/96 is 1317/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   81/2 = 81 × 48/2 × 48 = 3888/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   63/96 = 63 × 1/96 × 1 = 63/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/96 + 63/96 = 3888 + 63/96 = 3951/96
5. 3951/96 simplified gives 1317/32
6. So, 81/2 + 63/96 = 1317/32
   In mixed form: 415/32

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