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Add 40/72 and 96/45

1^st number: 40/72, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

40/72 + 96/45 is 121/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/360 + 768/360 = 200 + 768/360 = 968/360
5. 968/360 simplified gives 121/45
6. So, 40/72 + 96/45 = 121/45
   In mixed form: 231/45

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