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Add 1/96 and 42/40

1^st number: 1/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

1/96 + 42/40 is 509/480.

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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,
   42/40 = 42 × 12/40 × 12 = 504/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/480 + 504/480 = 5 + 504/480 = 509/480
5. So, 1/96 + 42/40 = 509/480
   In mixed form: 129/480

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