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Add 72/96 and 42/40

1^st number: 72/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

72/96 + 42/40 is 9/5.

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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,
   72/96 = 72 × 5/96 × 5 = 360/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   42/40 = 42 × 12/40 × 12 = 504/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/480 + 504/480 = 360 + 504/480 = 864/480
5. 864/480 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 72/96 + 42/40 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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