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Add 96/21 and 6/81

1st number: 4 12/21, 2nd number: 6/81

96/21 + 6/81 is 878/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 81 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 27 = 567,
    96/21 = 96 × 27/21 × 27 = 2592/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    6/81 = 6 × 7/81 × 7 = 42/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/567 + 42/567 = 2592 + 42/567 = 2634/567
  5. 2634/567 simplified gives 878/189
  6. So, 96/21 + 6/81 = 878/189
    In mixed form: 4122/189

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