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Add 1/14 and 40/24

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 16/24

1/14 + 40/24 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    1/14 = 1 × 12/14 × 12 = 12/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/168 + 280/168 = 12 + 280/168 = 292/168
  5. 292/168 simplified gives 73/42
  6. So, 1/14 + 40/24 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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