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Add 96/40 and 1/81

1^st number: 2 16/40, 2^nd number: 1/81

96/40 + 1/81 is 977/405.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   96/40 = 96 × 81/40 × 81 = 7776/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   1/81 = 1 × 40/81 × 40 = 40/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7776/3240 + 40/3240 = 7776 + 40/3240 = 7816/3240
5. 7816/3240 simplified gives 977/405
6. So, 96/40 + 1/81 = 977/405
   In mixed form: 2167/405

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