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Add 40/42 and 18/96

40/42 + 18/96 is 383/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 96 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    40/42 = 40 × 16/42 × 16 = 640/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/672 + 126/672 = 640 + 126/672 = 766/672
  5. 766/672 simplified gives 383/336
  6. So, 40/42 + 18/96 = 383/336
    In mixed form: 147/336

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