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Add 20/96 and 84/40

1^st number: 20/96, 2^nd number: 2 4/40

20/96 + 84/40 is 277/120.

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,
   20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   84/40 = 84 × 12/40 × 12 = 1008/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/480 + 1008/480 = 100 + 1008/480 = 1108/480
5. 1108/480 simplified gives 277/120
6. So, 20/96 + 84/40 = 277/120
   In mixed form: 237/120

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