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Add 5/24 and 1/40

5/24 + 1/40 is 7/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/120 + 3/120 = 25 + 3/120 = 28/120
  5. 28/120 simplified gives 7/30
  6. So, 5/24 + 1/40 = 7/30

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