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Add 96/20 and 45/8

1^st number: 4 16/20, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

96/20 + 45/8 is 417/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   96/20 = 96 × 2/20 × 2 = 192/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   45/8 = 45 × 5/8 × 5 = 225/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/40 + 225/40 = 192 + 225/40 = 417/40
5. So, 96/20 + 45/8 = 417/40
   In mixed form: 1017/40

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