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Add 96/81 and 7/72

1^st number: 1 15/81, 2^nd number: 7/72

96/81 + 7/72 is 277/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 72 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   96/81 = 96 × 8/81 × 8 = 768/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 9 = 648,
   7/72 = 7 × 9/72 × 9 = 63/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/648 + 63/648 = 768 + 63/648 = 831/648
5. 831/648 simplified gives 277/216
6. So, 96/81 + 7/72 = 277/216
   In mixed form: 161/216

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