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Add 3/96 and 56/20

1^st number: 3/96, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

3/96 + 56/20 is 453/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   56/20 = 56 × 24/20 × 24 = 1344/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/480 + 1344/480 = 15 + 1344/480 = 1359/480
5. 1359/480 simplified gives 453/160
6. So, 3/96 + 56/20 = 453/160
   In mixed form: 2133/160

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