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Add 5/24 and 40/28

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 1 12/28

5/24 + 40/28 is 275/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    40/28 = 40 × 6/28 × 6 = 240/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/168 + 240/168 = 35 + 240/168 = 275/168
  5. So, 5/24 + 40/28 = 275/168
    In mixed form: 1107/168

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