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Add 96/40 and 96/30

1^st number: 2 16/40, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

96/40 + 96/30 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
   96/30 = 96 × 4/30 × 4 = 384/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/120 + 384/120 = 288 + 384/120 = 672/120
5. 672/120 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 96/40 + 96/30 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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