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Add 24/40 and 24/16

1st number: 24/40, 2nd number: 1 8/16

24/40 + 24/16 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
    24/40 = 24 × 2/40 × 2 = 48/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/80 + 120/80 = 48 + 120/80 = 168/80
  5. 168/80 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 24/40 + 24/16 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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