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Add 40/42 and 35/24

1^st number: 40/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

40/42 + 35/24 is 135/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   40/42 = 40 × 4/42 × 4 = 160/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/168 + 245/168 = 160 + 245/168 = 405/168
5. 405/168 simplified gives 135/56
6. So, 40/42 + 35/24 = 135/56
   In mixed form: 223/56

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