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Add 32/5 and 40/96

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 40/96

32/5 + 40/96 is 409/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    32/5 = 32 × 96/5 × 96 = 3072/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/480 + 200/480 = 3072 + 200/480 = 3272/480
  5. 3272/480 simplified gives 409/60
  6. So, 32/5 + 40/96 = 409/60
    In mixed form: 649/60

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