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Add 24/40 and 42/64

24/40 + 42/64 is 201/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 64 is 320

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 8 = 320,
    24/40 = 24 × 8/40 × 8 = 192/320
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
    42/64 = 42 × 5/64 × 5 = 210/320
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/320 + 210/320 = 192 + 210/320 = 402/320
  5. 402/320 simplified gives 201/160
  6. So, 24/40 + 42/64 = 201/160
    In mixed form: 141/160

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