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Add 40/20 and 84/24

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

40/20 + 84/24 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   40/20 = 40 × 6/20 × 6 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 420/120 = 240 + 420/120 = 660/120
5. 660/120 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 40/20 + 84/24 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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