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Add 96/80 and 45/40

1^st number: 1 16/80, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

96/80 + 45/40 is 93/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   96/80 = 96 × 1/80 × 1 = 96/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   45/40 = 45 × 2/40 × 2 = 90/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/80 + 90/80 = 96 + 90/80 = 186/80
5. 186/80 simplified gives 93/40
6. So, 96/80 + 45/40 = 93/40
   In mixed form: 213/40

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