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Add 5/96 and 40/30

1st number: 5/96, 2nd number: 1 10/30

5/96 + 40/30 is 133/96.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 30 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    5/96 = 5 × 5/96 × 5 = 25/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
    40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/480 + 640/480 = 25 + 640/480 = 665/480
  5. 665/480 simplified gives 133/96
  6. So, 5/96 + 40/30 = 133/96
    In mixed form: 137/96

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