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Add 96/54 and 81/10

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 8 1/10

96/54 + 81/10 is 889/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   81/10 = 81 × 27/10 × 27 = 2187/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/270 + 2187/270 = 480 + 2187/270 = 2667/270
5. 2667/270 simplified gives 889/90
6. So, 96/54 + 81/10 = 889/90
   In mixed form: 979/90

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