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Add 40/96 and 42/63

40/96 + 42/63 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
    40/96 = 40 × 21/96 × 21 = 840/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/2016 + 1344/2016 = 840 + 1344/2016 = 2184/2016
  5. 2184/2016 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 40/96 + 42/63 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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