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Add 24/12 and 81/40

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

24/12 + 81/40 is 161/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   24/12 = 24 × 10/12 × 10 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 243/120 = 240 + 243/120 = 483/120
5. 483/120 simplified gives 161/40
6. So, 24/12 + 81/40 = 161/40
   In mixed form: 41/40

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