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Add 96/80 and 2/18

1st number: 1 16/80, 2nd number: 2/18

96/80 + 2/18 is 59/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 18 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    96/80 = 96 × 9/80 × 9 = 864/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
    2/18 = 2 × 40/18 × 40 = 80/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/720 + 80/720 = 864 + 80/720 = 944/720
  5. 944/720 simplified gives 59/45
  6. So, 96/80 + 2/18 = 59/45
    In mixed form: 114/45

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