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Add 10/96 and 40/3

1st number: 10/96, 2nd number: 13 1/3

10/96 + 40/3 is 215/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 3 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    10/96 = 10 × 1/96 × 1 = 10/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    40/3 = 40 × 32/3 × 32 = 1280/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/96 + 1280/96 = 10 + 1280/96 = 1290/96
  5. 1290/96 simplified gives 215/16
  6. So, 10/96 + 40/3 = 215/16
    In mixed form: 137/16

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