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Add 96/9 and 45/40

1^st number: 10 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

96/9 + 45/40 is 283/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   96/9 = 96 × 40/9 × 40 = 3840/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   45/40 = 45 × 9/40 × 9 = 405/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/360 + 405/360 = 3840 + 405/360 = 4245/360
5. 4245/360 simplified gives 283/24
6. So, 96/9 + 45/40 = 283/24
   In mixed form: 1119/24

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