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Add 96/20 and 1/81

1^st number: 4 16/20, 2^nd number: 1/81

96/20 + 1/81 is 1949/405.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
   96/20 = 96 × 81/20 × 81 = 7776/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7776/1620 + 20/1620 = 7776 + 20/1620 = 7796/1620
5. 7796/1620 simplified gives 1949/405
6. So, 96/20 + 1/81 = 1949/405
   In mixed form: 4329/405

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