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Add 4/24 and 20/40

4/24 + 20/40 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/120 + 60/120 = 20 + 60/120 = 80/120
  5. 80/120 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 4/24 + 20/40 = 2/3

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