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Add 45/20 and 40/24

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

45/20 + 40/24 is 47/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   45/20 = 45 × 6/20 × 6 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 200/120 = 270 + 200/120 = 470/120
5. 470/120 simplified gives 47/12
6. So, 45/20 + 40/24 = 47/12
   In mixed form: 311/12

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