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Add 96/9 and 49/40

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

96/9 + 49/40 is 1427/120.

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,
    49/40 = 49 × 9/40 × 9 = 441/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3840/360 + 441/360 = 3840 + 441/360 = 4281/360
  5. 4281/360 simplified gives 1427/120
  6. So, 96/9 + 49/40 = 1427/120
    In mixed form: 11107/120

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