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Add 24/40 and 42/25

1st number: 24/40, 2nd number: 1 17/25

24/40 + 42/25 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/200 + 336/200 = 120 + 336/200 = 456/200
  5. 456/200 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 24/40 + 42/25 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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