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Add 40/96 and 48/45

1^st number: 40/96, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

40/96 + 48/45 is 89/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   40/96 = 40 × 15/96 × 15 = 600/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
   48/45 = 48 × 32/45 × 32 = 1536/1440
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/1440 + 1536/1440 = 600 + 1536/1440 = 2136/1440
5. 2136/1440 simplified gives 89/60
6. So, 40/96 + 48/45 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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