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Add 7/96 and 20/40

7/96 + 20/40 is 55/96.

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,
    7/96 = 7 × 5/96 × 5 = 35/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
    20/40 = 20 × 12/40 × 12 = 240/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/480 + 240/480 = 35 + 240/480 = 275/480
  5. 275/480 simplified gives 55/96
  6. So, 7/96 + 20/40 = 55/96

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