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Add 2/96 and 80/25

1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 3 5/25

2/96 + 80/25 is 773/240.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    2/96 = 2 × 25/96 × 25 = 50/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    80/25 = 80 × 96/25 × 96 = 7680/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/2400 + 7680/2400 = 50 + 7680/2400 = 7730/2400
  5. 7730/2400 simplified gives 773/240
  6. So, 2/96 + 80/25 = 773/240
    In mixed form: 353/240

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