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Add 40/50 and 42/24

1^st number: 40/50, 2^nd number: 1 18/24

40/50 + 42/24 is 51/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   42/24 = 42 × 25/24 × 25 = 1050/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/600 + 1050/600 = 480 + 1050/600 = 1530/600
5. 1530/600 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 40/50 + 42/24 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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