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Add 1/96 and 30/40

1/96 + 30/40 is 73/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    30/40 = 30 × 12/40 × 12 = 360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/480 + 360/480 = 5 + 360/480 = 365/480
  5. 365/480 simplified gives 73/96
  6. So, 1/96 + 30/40 = 73/96

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