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Add 96/16 and 30/5

1^st number: 6 0/16, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

96/16 + 30/5 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 5 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   96/16 = 96 × 5/16 × 5 = 480/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
   30/5 = 30 × 16/5 × 16 = 480/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/80 + 480/80 = 480 + 480/80 = 960/80
5. 960/80 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 96/16 + 30/5 = 12/1

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