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Add 7/40 and 75/24

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 3 3/24

7/40 + 75/24 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   75/24 = 75 × 5/24 × 5 = 375/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/120 + 375/120 = 21 + 375/120 = 396/120
5. 396/120 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 7/40 + 75/24 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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