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Add 40/50 and 72/96

40/50 + 72/96 is 31/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    40/50 = 40 × 48/50 × 48 = 1920/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    72/96 = 72 × 25/96 × 25 = 1800/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1920/2400 + 1800/2400 = 1920 + 1800/2400 = 3720/2400
  5. 3720/2400 simplified gives 31/20
  6. So, 40/50 + 72/96 = 31/20
    In mixed form: 111/20

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