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Add 4/24 and 15/40

4/24 + 15/40 is 13/24.

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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,
   4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/120 + 45/120 = 20 + 45/120 = 65/120
5. 65/120 simplified gives 13/24
6. So, 4/24 + 15/40 = 13/24

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