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Add 36/96 and 6/40

36/96 + 6/40 is 21/40.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    6/40 = 6 × 12/40 × 12 = 72/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/480 + 72/480 = 180 + 72/480 = 252/480
  5. 252/480 simplified gives 21/40
  6. So, 36/96 + 6/40 = 21/40

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