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Add 40/24 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 42/60

40/24 + 42/60 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 84/120 = 200 + 84/120 = 284/120
5. 284/120 simplified gives 71/30
6. So, 40/24 + 42/60 = 71/30
   In mixed form: 211/30

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