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Add 96/20 and 45/80

1^st number: 4 16/20, 2^nd number: 45/80

96/20 + 45/80 is 429/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   96/20 = 96 × 4/20 × 4 = 384/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/80 + 45/80 = 384 + 45/80 = 429/80
5. So, 96/20 + 45/80 = 429/80
   In mixed form: 529/80

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