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Add 2/24 and 40/25

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 15/25

2/24 + 40/25 is 101/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    2/24 = 2 × 25/24 × 25 = 50/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    40/25 = 40 × 24/25 × 24 = 960/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/600 + 960/600 = 50 + 960/600 = 1010/600
  5. 1010/600 simplified gives 101/60
  6. So, 2/24 + 40/25 = 101/60
    In mixed form: 141/60

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