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Add 24/96 and 1/40

24/96 + 1/40 is 11/40.

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,
    24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    1/40 = 1 × 12/40 × 12 = 12/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/480 + 12/480 = 120 + 12/480 = 132/480
  5. 132/480 simplified gives 11/40
  6. So, 24/96 + 1/40 = 11/40

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