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Add 40/24 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 42/54

40/24 + 42/54 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/216 + 168/216 = 360 + 168/216 = 528/216
5. 528/216 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 40/24 + 42/54 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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