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Add 40/24 and 48/35

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

40/24 + 48/35 is 319/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   40/24 = 40 × 35/24 × 35 = 1400/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   48/35 = 48 × 24/35 × 24 = 1152/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/840 + 1152/840 = 1400 + 1152/840 = 2552/840
5. 2552/840 simplified gives 319/105
6. So, 40/24 + 48/35 = 319/105
   In mixed form: 34/105

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