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Add 2/96 and 80/5

1st number: 2/96, 2nd number: 16 0/5

2/96 + 80/5 is 769/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    80/5 = 80 × 96/5 × 96 = 7680/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/480 + 7680/480 = 10 + 7680/480 = 7690/480
  5. 7690/480 simplified gives 769/48
  6. So, 2/96 + 80/5 = 769/48
    In mixed form: 161/48

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