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Add 3/40 and 3/96

3/40 + 3/96 is 17/160.

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,
    3/40 = 3 × 12/40 × 12 = 36/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/480 + 15/480 = 36 + 15/480 = 51/480
  5. 51/480 simplified gives 17/160
  6. So, 3/40 + 3/96 = 17/160

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