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Add 40/20 and 45/96

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 45/96

40/20 + 45/96 is 79/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/480 + 225/480 = 960 + 225/480 = 1185/480
  5. 1185/480 simplified gives 79/32
  6. So, 40/20 + 45/96 = 79/32
    In mixed form: 215/32

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