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Add 80/40 and 14/24

1^st number: 2 0/40, 2^nd number: 14/24

80/40 + 14/24 is 31/12.

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,
   80/40 = 80 × 3/40 × 3 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 70/120 = 240 + 70/120 = 310/120
5. 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 80/40 + 14/24 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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