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Add 40/6 and 18/96

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 18/96

40/6 + 18/96 is 329/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
    40/6 = 40 × 16/6 × 16 = 640/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    18/96 = 18 × 1/96 × 1 = 18/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/96 + 18/96 = 640 + 18/96 = 658/96
  5. 658/96 simplified gives 329/48
  6. So, 40/6 + 18/96 = 329/48
    In mixed form: 641/48

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