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Add 40/35 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

40/35 + 45/24 is 169/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
   40/35 = 40 × 24/35 × 24 = 960/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   45/24 = 45 × 35/24 × 35 = 1575/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/840 + 1575/840 = 960 + 1575/840 = 2535/840
5. 2535/840 simplified gives 169/56
6. So, 40/35 + 45/24 = 169/56
   In mixed form: 31/56

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