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Add 8/24 and 45/40

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

8/24 + 45/40 is 35/24.

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,
   8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/120 + 135/120 = 40 + 135/120 = 175/120
5. 175/120 simplified gives 35/24
6. So, 8/24 + 45/40 = 35/24
   In mixed form: 111/24

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