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Add 81/50 and 10/96

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 10/96

81/50 + 10/96 is 2069/1200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   81/50 = 81 × 48/50 × 48 = 3888/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   10/96 = 10 × 25/96 × 25 = 250/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/2400 + 250/2400 = 3888 + 250/2400 = 4138/2400
5. 4138/2400 simplified gives 2069/1200
6. So, 81/50 + 10/96 = 2069/1200
   In mixed form: 1869/1200

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