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Add 96/42 and 28/81

1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 28/81

96/42 + 28/81 is 1492/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
    96/42 = 96 × 27/42 × 27 = 2592/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/1134 + 392/1134 = 2592 + 392/1134 = 2984/1134
  5. 2984/1134 simplified gives 1492/567
  6. So, 96/42 + 28/81 = 1492/567
    In mixed form: 2358/567

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