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[tex] 96\frac{39}{40} = \frac{3,879}{40} = 96.975 \\ \\ Answer: 96.975[/tex]
How I got my result: Solve the mixed fraction: [tex] 96\frac{39}{40} [/tex] by multiplying the outer number ( [tex]96[/tex] ) by the denominator ([tex]40[/tex] ) then whatever [tex]96(40)[/tex] equals we add the numerator ([tex]39[/tex] ) to it, then get the answer and keep the denominator the same. Lastly, divide our new number by [tex]40[/tex] and it'll give you your result
Anyhow!
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