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Add 35/48 and 40/24

1^st number: 35/48, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

35/48 + 40/24 is 115/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   35/48 = 35 × 1/48 × 1 = 35/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   40/24 = 40 × 2/24 × 2 = 80/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/48 + 80/48 = 35 + 80/48 = 115/48
5. So, 35/48 + 40/24 = 115/48
   In mixed form: 219/48

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