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Add 10/96 and 35/40

10/96 + 35/40 is 47/48.

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,
    10/96 = 10 × 5/96 × 5 = 50/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    35/40 = 35 × 12/40 × 12 = 420/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/480 + 420/480 = 50 + 420/480 = 470/480
  5. 470/480 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 10/96 + 35/40 = 47/48

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