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Add 40/8 and 45/24

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

40/8 + 45/24 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   40/8 = 40 × 3/8 × 3 = 120/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/24 + 45/24 = 120 + 45/24 = 165/24
5. 165/24 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 40/8 + 45/24 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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