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Add 40/24 and 20/5

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 4 0/5

40/24 + 20/5 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    20/5 = 20 × 24/5 × 24 = 480/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/120 + 480/120 = 200 + 480/120 = 680/120
  5. 680/120 simplified gives 17/3
  6. So, 40/24 + 20/5 = 17/3
    In mixed form: 52/3

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