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Add 35/96 and 10/40

35/96 + 10/40 is 59/96.

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,
    35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    10/40 = 10 × 12/40 × 12 = 120/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/480 + 120/480 = 175 + 120/480 = 295/480
  5. 295/480 simplified gives 59/96
  6. So, 35/96 + 10/40 = 59/96

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