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Add 80/25 and 84/96

1^st number: 3 5/25, 2^nd number: 84/96

80/25 + 84/96 is 163/40.

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,
   80/25 = 80 × 96/25 × 96 = 7680/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7680/2400 + 2100/2400 = 7680 + 2100/2400 = 9780/2400
5. 9780/2400 simplified gives 163/40
6. So, 80/25 + 84/96 = 163/40
   In mixed form: 43/40

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