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Add 45/96 and 9/40

45/96 + 9/40 is 111/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 40 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 40 × 12 = 480,
    9/40 = 9 × 12/40 × 12 = 108/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/480 + 108/480 = 225 + 108/480 = 333/480
  5. 333/480 simplified gives 111/160
  6. So, 45/96 + 9/40 = 111/160

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