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Add 40/24 and 42/6

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 7 0/6

40/24 + 42/6 is 26/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    40/24 = 40 × 1/24 × 1 = 40/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/24 + 168/24 = 40 + 168/24 = 208/24
  5. 208/24 simplified gives 26/3
  6. So, 40/24 + 42/6 = 26/3
    In mixed form: 82/3

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