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Add 96/10 and 40/72

1^st number: 9 6/10, 2^nd number: 40/72

96/10 + 40/72 is 457/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   96/10 = 96 × 36/10 × 36 = 3456/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3456/360 + 200/360 = 3456 + 200/360 = 3656/360
5. 3656/360 simplified gives 457/45
6. So, 96/10 + 40/72 = 457/45
   In mixed form: 107/45

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