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Add 8/96 and 5/40

8/96 + 5/40 is 5/24.

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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,
   8/96 = 8 × 5/96 × 5 = 40/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   5/40 = 5 × 12/40 × 12 = 60/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/480 + 60/480 = 40 + 60/480 = 100/480
5. 100/480 simplified gives 5/24
6. So, 8/96 + 5/40 = 5/24

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