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Add 10/40 and 10/24

10/40 + 10/24 is 2/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/120 + 50/120 = 30 + 50/120 = 80/120
5. 80/120 simplified gives 2/3
6. So, 10/40 + 10/24 = 2/3

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