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Add 90/24 and 80/40

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

90/24 + 80/40 is 23/4.

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,
   90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   80/40 = 80 × 3/40 × 3 = 240/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/120 + 240/120 = 450 + 240/120 = 690/120
5. 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
6. So, 90/24 + 80/40 = 23/4
   In mixed form: 53/4

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