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Add 84/5 and 40/96

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 40/96

84/5 + 40/96 is 1033/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 96 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
    84/5 = 84 × 96/5 × 96 = 8064/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    40/96 = 40 × 5/96 × 5 = 200/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8064/480 + 200/480 = 8064 + 200/480 = 8264/480
  5. 8264/480 simplified gives 1033/60
  6. So, 84/5 + 40/96 = 1033/60
    In mixed form: 1713/60

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