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Add 3/96 and 90/40

1st number: 3/96, 2nd number: 2 10/40

3/96 + 90/40 is 73/32.

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,
    3/96 = 3 × 5/96 × 5 = 15/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    90/40 = 90 × 12/40 × 12 = 1080/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/480 + 1080/480 = 15 + 1080/480 = 1095/480
  5. 1095/480 simplified gives 73/32
  6. So, 3/96 + 90/40 = 73/32
    In mixed form: 29/32

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