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Add 96/81 and 7/36

1^st number: 1 15/81, 2^nd number: 7/36

96/81 + 7/36 is 149/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   96/81 = 96 × 4/81 × 4 = 384/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   7/36 = 7 × 9/36 × 9 = 63/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/324 + 63/324 = 384 + 63/324 = 447/324
5. 447/324 simplified gives 149/108
6. So, 96/81 + 7/36 = 149/108
   In mixed form: 141/108

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