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Add 96/25 and 40/24

1^st number: 3 21/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

96/25 + 40/24 is 413/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   96/25 = 96 × 24/25 × 24 = 2304/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/600 + 1000/600 = 2304 + 1000/600 = 3304/600
5. 3304/600 simplified gives 413/75
6. So, 96/25 + 40/24 = 413/75
   In mixed form: 538/75

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