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Add 12/96 and 40/60

12/96 + 40/60 is 19/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    12/96 = 12 × 5/96 × 5 = 60/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/480 + 320/480 = 60 + 320/480 = 380/480
  5. 380/480 simplified gives 19/24
  6. So, 12/96 + 40/60 = 19/24

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