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Add 6/96 and 80/75

1^st number: 6/96, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

6/96 + 80/75 is 271/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 75 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   6/96 = 6 × 25/96 × 25 = 150/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
   80/75 = 80 × 32/75 × 32 = 2560/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/2400 + 2560/2400 = 150 + 2560/2400 = 2710/2400
5. 2710/2400 simplified gives 271/240
6. So, 6/96 + 80/75 = 271/240
   In mixed form: 131/240

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