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Add 5/40 and 24/6

1st number: 5/40, 2nd number: 4 0/6

5/40 + 24/6 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    24/6 = 24 × 20/6 × 20 = 480/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/120 + 480/120 = 15 + 480/120 = 495/120
  5. 495/120 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 5/40 + 24/6 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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