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Add 96/40 and 42/6

1st number: 2 16/40, 2nd number: 7 0/6

96/40 + 42/6 is 47/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    42/6 = 42 × 20/6 × 20 = 840/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/120 + 840/120 = 288 + 840/120 = 1128/120
  5. 1128/120 simplified gives 47/5
  6. So, 96/40 + 42/6 = 47/5
    In mixed form: 92/5

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