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Add 40/96 and 72/45

1st number: 40/96, 2nd number: 1 27/45

40/96 + 72/45 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    72/45 = 72 × 32/45 × 32 = 2304/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1440 + 2304/1440 = 600 + 2304/1440 = 2904/1440
  5. 2904/1440 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 40/96 + 72/45 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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