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Add 24/5 and 75/40

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

24/5 + 75/40 is 267/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   24/5 = 24 × 8/5 × 8 = 192/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/40 + 75/40 = 192 + 75/40 = 267/40
5. So, 24/5 + 75/40 = 267/40
   In mixed form: 627/40

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