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Add 4/6 and 40/96

4/6 + 40/96 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    4/6 = 4 × 16/6 × 16 = 64/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/96 + 40/96 = 64 + 40/96 = 104/96
  5. 104/96 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 4/6 + 40/96 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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