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Add 40/12 and 36/96

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 36/96

40/12 + 36/96 is 89/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    40/12 = 40 × 8/12 × 8 = 320/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    36/96 = 36 × 1/96 × 1 = 36/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/96 + 36/96 = 320 + 36/96 = 356/96
  5. 356/96 simplified gives 89/24
  6. So, 40/12 + 36/96 = 89/24
    In mixed form: 317/24

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