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Add 40/5 and 84/96

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 84/96

40/5 + 84/96 is 71/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    40/5 = 40 × 96/5 × 96 = 3840/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/480 + 420/480 = 3840 + 420/480 = 4260/480
  5. 4260/480 simplified gives 71/8
  6. So, 40/5 + 84/96 = 71/8
    In mixed form: 87/8

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