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Add 40/35 and 7/96

1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 7/96

40/35 + 7/96 is 817/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 96 = 3360,
    40/35 = 40 × 96/35 × 96 = 3840/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    7/96 = 7 × 35/96 × 35 = 245/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/3360 + 245/3360 = 3840 + 245/3360 = 4085/3360
  5. 4085/3360 simplified gives 817/672
  6. So, 40/35 + 7/96 = 817/672
    In mixed form: 1145/672

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