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Add 30/96 and 80/45

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

30/96 + 80/45 is 301/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   30/96 = 30 × 15/96 × 15 = 450/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   80/45 = 80 × 32/45 × 32 = 2560/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/1440 + 2560/1440 = 450 + 2560/1440 = 3010/1440
5. 3010/1440 simplified gives 301/144
6. So, 30/96 + 80/45 = 301/144
   In mixed form: 213/144

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