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Add 5/96 and 20/24

5/96 + 20/24 is 85/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   20/24 = 20 × 4/24 × 4 = 80/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/96 + 80/96 = 5 + 80/96 = 85/96
5. So, 5/96 + 20/24 = 85/96

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