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Add 10/40 and 9/96

10/40 + 9/96 is 11/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    10/40 = 10 × 12/40 × 12 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    9/96 = 9 × 5/96 × 5 = 45/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 45/480 = 120 + 45/480 = 165/480
  5. 165/480 simplified gives 11/32
  6. So, 10/40 + 9/96 = 11/32

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