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Add 45/96 and 40/10

1st number: 45/96, 2nd number: 4 0/10

45/96 + 40/10 is 143/32.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 10 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
    40/10 = 40 × 48/10 × 48 = 1920/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/480 + 1920/480 = 225 + 1920/480 = 2145/480
  5. 2145/480 simplified gives 143/32
  6. So, 45/96 + 40/10 = 143/32
    In mixed form: 415/32

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