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Add 40/24 and 72/96

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 72/96

40/24 + 72/96 is 29/12.

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,
   72/96 = 72 × 1/96 × 1 = 72/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/96 + 72/96 = 160 + 72/96 = 232/96
5. 232/96 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 40/24 + 72/96 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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