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Add 25/96 and 40/24

1^st number: 25/96, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

25/96 + 40/24 is 185/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 24 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   25/96 = 25 × 1/96 × 1 = 25/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
   40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/96 + 160/96 = 25 + 160/96 = 185/96
5. So, 25/96 + 40/24 = 185/96
   In mixed form: 189/96

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