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Add 40/24 and 70/20

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

40/24 + 70/20 is 31/6.

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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,
   70/20 = 70 × 6/20 × 6 = 420/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 420/120 = 200 + 420/120 = 620/120
5. 620/120 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 40/24 + 70/20 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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