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Add 80/96 and 48/45

1^st number: 80/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

80/96 + 48/45 is 19/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   80/96 = 80 × 15/96 × 15 = 1200/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/1440 + 1536/1440 = 1200 + 1536/1440 = 2736/1440
5. 2736/1440 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 80/96 + 48/45 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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