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Add 40/35 and 75/24

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

40/35 + 75/24 is 239/56.

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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,
   75/24 = 75 × 35/24 × 35 = 2625/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/840 + 2625/840 = 960 + 2625/840 = 3585/840
5. 3585/840 simplified gives 239/56
6. So, 40/35 + 75/24 = 239/56
   In mixed form: 415/56

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