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Add 24/12 and 40/64

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 40/64

24/12 + 40/64 is 21/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   24/12 = 24 × 16/12 × 16 = 384/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   40/64 = 40 × 3/64 × 3 = 120/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/192 + 120/192 = 384 + 120/192 = 504/192
5. 504/192 simplified gives 21/8
6. So, 24/12 + 40/64 = 21/8
   In mixed form: 25/8

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