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Add 45/25 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 20/96

45/25 + 20/96 is 241/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2400 + 500/2400 = 4320 + 500/2400 = 4820/2400
5. 4820/2400 simplified gives 241/120
6. So, 45/25 + 20/96 = 241/120
   In mixed form: 21/120

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