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Add 24/48 and 5/40

24/48 + 5/40 is 5/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   5/40 = 5 × 6/40 × 6 = 30/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 30/240 = 120 + 30/240 = 150/240
5. 150/240 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 24/48 + 5/40 = 5/8

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