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Add 45/40 and 5/96

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 5/96

45/40 + 5/96 is 113/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    45/40 = 45 × 12/40 × 12 = 540/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/480 + 25/480 = 540 + 25/480 = 565/480
  5. 565/480 simplified gives 113/96
  6. So, 45/40 + 5/96 = 113/96
    In mixed form: 117/96

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