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Add 40/8 and 9/96

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 9/96

40/8 + 9/96 is 163/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
    40/8 = 40 × 12/8 × 12 = 480/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    9/96 = 9 × 1/96 × 1 = 9/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/96 + 9/96 = 480 + 9/96 = 489/96
  5. 489/96 simplified gives 163/32
  6. So, 40/8 + 9/96 = 163/32
    In mixed form: 53/32

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