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Add 24/56 and 42/40

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

24/56 + 42/40 is 207/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/280 + 294/280 = 120 + 294/280 = 414/280
5. 414/280 simplified gives 207/140
6. So, 24/56 + 42/40 = 207/140
   In mixed form: 167/140

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