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Add 45/24 and 40/7

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 5 5/7

45/24 + 40/7 is 425/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    40/7 = 40 × 24/7 × 24 = 960/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/168 + 960/168 = 315 + 960/168 = 1275/168
  5. 1275/168 simplified gives 425/56
  6. So, 45/24 + 40/7 = 425/56
    In mixed form: 733/56

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