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Add 2/96 and 18/40

2/96 + 18/40 is 113/240.

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,
    2/96 = 2 × 5/96 × 5 = 10/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    18/40 = 18 × 12/40 × 12 = 216/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/480 + 216/480 = 10 + 216/480 = 226/480
  5. 226/480 simplified gives 113/240
  6. So, 2/96 + 18/40 = 113/240

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