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Add 96/2 and 4/80

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 4/80

96/2 + 4/80 is 961/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 40 = 80,
    96/2 = 96 × 40/2 × 40 = 3840/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    4/80 = 4 × 1/80 × 1 = 4/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/80 + 4/80 = 3840 + 4/80 = 3844/80
  5. 3844/80 simplified gives 961/20
  6. So, 96/2 + 4/80 = 961/20
    In mixed form: 481/20

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