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Add 40/24 and 18/96

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 18/96

40/24 + 18/96 is 89/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    40/24 = 40 × 4/24 × 4 = 160/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/96 + 18/96 = 160 + 18/96 = 178/96
  5. 178/96 simplified gives 89/48
  6. So, 40/24 + 18/96 = 89/48
    In mixed form: 141/48

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