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Add 40/96 and 35/84

40/96 + 35/84 is 5/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    40/96 = 40 × 7/96 × 7 = 280/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    35/84 = 35 × 8/84 × 8 = 280/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/672 + 280/672 = 280 + 280/672 = 560/672
  5. 560/672 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 40/96 + 35/84 = 5/6

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