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Add 2/96 and 9/80

2/96 + 9/80 is 2/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 80 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 80 × 6 = 480,
    9/80 = 9 × 6/80 × 6 = 54/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/480 + 54/480 = 10 + 54/480 = 64/480
  5. 64/480 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 2/96 + 9/80 = 2/15

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