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Add 40/42 and 36/96

40/42 + 36/96 is 223/168.

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,
    36/96 = 36 × 7/96 × 7 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/672 + 252/672 = 640 + 252/672 = 892/672
  5. 892/672 simplified gives 223/168
  6. So, 40/42 + 36/96 = 223/168
    In mixed form: 155/168

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