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Add 24/2 and 40/96

1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 40/96

24/2 + 40/96 is 149/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
    24/2 = 24 × 48/2 × 48 = 1152/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/96 + 40/96 = 1152 + 40/96 = 1192/96
  5. 1192/96 simplified gives 149/12
  6. So, 24/2 + 40/96 = 149/12
    In mixed form: 125/12

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