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Add 16/10 and 40/96

1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 40/96

16/10 + 40/96 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    16/10 = 16 × 48/10 × 48 = 768/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/480 + 200/480 = 768 + 200/480 = 968/480
  5. 968/480 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 16/10 + 40/96 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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