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Add 40/12 and 54/96

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 54/96

40/12 + 54/96 is 187/48.

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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,
   54/96 = 54 × 1/96 × 1 = 54/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/96 + 54/96 = 320 + 54/96 = 374/96
5. 374/96 simplified gives 187/48
6. So, 40/12 + 54/96 = 187/48
   In mixed form: 343/48

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