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Add 6/24 and 72/40

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 32/40

6/24 + 72/40 is 41/20.

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,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   72/40 = 72 × 3/40 × 3 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/120 + 216/120 = 30 + 216/120 = 246/120
5. 246/120 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 6/24 + 72/40 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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