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Add 40/20 and 36/96

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 36/96

40/20 + 36/96 is 19/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   40/20 = 40 × 24/20 × 24 = 960/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   36/96 = 36 × 5/96 × 5 = 180/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/480 + 180/480 = 960 + 180/480 = 1140/480
5. 1140/480 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 40/20 + 36/96 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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