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Add 30/40 and 45/96

30/40 + 45/96 is 39/32.

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,
    30/40 = 30 × 12/40 × 12 = 360/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/480 + 225/480 = 360 + 225/480 = 585/480
  5. 585/480 simplified gives 39/32
  6. So, 30/40 + 45/96 = 39/32
    In mixed form: 17/32

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