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Add 96/25 and 40/72

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 40/72

96/25 + 40/72 is 989/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   96/25 = 96 × 72/25 × 72 = 6912/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6912/1800 + 1000/1800 = 6912 + 1000/1800 = 7912/1800
5. 7912/1800 simplified gives 989/225
6. So, 96/25 + 40/72 = 989/225
   In mixed form: 489/225

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