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Add 25/24 and 40/18

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

25/24 + 40/18 is 235/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   25/24 = 25 × 3/24 × 3 = 75/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/72 + 160/72 = 75 + 160/72 = 235/72
5. So, 25/24 + 40/18 = 235/72
   In mixed form: 319/72

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