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Add 40/24 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 15/36

40/24 + 15/36 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   40/24 = 40 × 3/24 × 3 = 120/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/72 + 30/72 = 120 + 30/72 = 150/72
5. 150/72 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 40/24 + 15/36 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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