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Add 10/7 and 40/24

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 1 16/24

10/7 + 40/24 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/168 + 280/168 = 240 + 280/168 = 520/168
  5. 520/168 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 10/7 + 40/24 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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