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Add 80/5 and 15/96

1st number: 16 0/5, 2nd number: 15/96

80/5 + 15/96 is 517/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    80/5 = 80 × 96/5 × 96 = 7680/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7680/480 + 75/480 = 7680 + 75/480 = 7755/480
  5. 7755/480 simplified gives 517/32
  6. So, 80/5 + 15/96 = 517/32
    In mixed form: 165/32

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