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Add 35/24 and 49/40

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

35/24 + 49/40 is 161/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/120 + 147/120 = 175 + 147/120 = 322/120
5. 322/120 simplified gives 161/60
6. So, 35/24 + 49/40 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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