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Add 24/40 and 72/96

24/40 + 72/96 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    24/40 = 24 × 12/40 × 12 = 288/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/480 + 360/480 = 288 + 360/480 = 648/480
  5. 648/480 simplified gives 27/20
  6. So, 24/40 + 72/96 = 27/20
    In mixed form: 17/20

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