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Add 24/16 and 20/40

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 20/40

24/16 + 20/40 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   20/40 = 20 × 2/40 × 2 = 40/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/80 + 40/80 = 120 + 40/80 = 160/80
5. 160/80 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 24/16 + 20/40 = 2/1

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