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Add 80/50 and 15/96

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 15/96

80/50 + 15/96 is 281/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   80/50 = 80 × 48/50 × 48 = 3840/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   15/96 = 15 × 25/96 × 25 = 375/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/2400 + 375/2400 = 3840 + 375/2400 = 4215/2400
5. 4215/2400 simplified gives 281/160
6. So, 80/50 + 15/96 = 281/160
   In mixed form: 1121/160

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