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Add 6/96 and 80/30

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 2 20/30

6/96 + 80/30 is 131/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   80/30 = 80 × 16/30 × 16 = 1280/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/480 + 1280/480 = 30 + 1280/480 = 1310/480
5. 1310/480 simplified gives 131/48
6. So, 6/96 + 80/30 = 131/48
   In mixed form: 235/48

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