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Add 10/24 and 42/40

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 2/40

10/24 + 42/40 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 126/120 = 50 + 126/120 = 176/120
  5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 10/24 + 42/40 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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