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Add 40/24 and 18/72

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 18/72

40/24 + 18/72 is 23/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 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 72 × 1 = 72,
   18/72 = 18 × 1/72 × 1 = 18/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/72 + 18/72 = 120 + 18/72 = 138/72
5. 138/72 simplified gives 23/12
6. So, 40/24 + 18/72 = 23/12
   In mixed form: 111/12

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