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Add 40/25 and 21/96

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 21/96

40/25 + 21/96 is 291/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
    40/25 = 40 × 96/25 × 96 = 3840/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/2400 + 525/2400 = 3840 + 525/2400 = 4365/2400
  5. 4365/2400 simplified gives 291/160
  6. So, 40/25 + 21/96 = 291/160
    In mixed form: 1131/160

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