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Add 8/5 and 6/96

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 6/96

8/5 + 6/96 is 133/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
   8/5 = 8 × 96/5 × 96 = 768/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   6/96 = 6 × 5/96 × 5 = 30/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/480 + 30/480 = 768 + 30/480 = 798/480
5. 798/480 simplified gives 133/80
6. So, 8/5 + 6/96 = 133/80
   In mixed form: 153/80

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