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Add 40/10 and 50/24

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2 2/24

40/10 + 50/24 is 73/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/120 + 250/120 = 480 + 250/120 = 730/120
  5. 730/120 simplified gives 73/12
  6. So, 40/10 + 50/24 = 73/12
    In mixed form: 61/12

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