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Add 80/48 and 81/96

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 81/96

80/48 + 81/96 is 241/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   80/48 = 80 × 2/48 × 2 = 160/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   81/96 = 81 × 1/96 × 1 = 81/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/96 + 81/96 = 160 + 81/96 = 241/96
5. So, 80/48 + 81/96 = 241/96
   In mixed form: 249/96

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