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Add 40/24 and 6/20

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 6/20

40/24 + 6/20 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 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 20 × 6 = 120,
   6/20 = 6 × 6/20 × 6 = 36/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 36/120 = 200 + 36/120 = 236/120
5. 236/120 simplified gives 59/30
6. So, 40/24 + 6/20 = 59/30
   In mixed form: 129/30

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