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Add 40/9 and 12/96

1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 12/96

40/9 + 12/96 is 329/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 96 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    40/9 = 40 × 32/9 × 32 = 1280/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
    12/96 = 12 × 3/96 × 3 = 36/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/288 + 36/288 = 1280 + 36/288 = 1316/288
  5. 1316/288 simplified gives 329/72
  6. So, 40/9 + 12/96 = 329/72
    In mixed form: 441/72

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