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Add 14/40 and 9/30

14/40 + 9/30 is 13/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   9/30 = 9 × 4/30 × 4 = 36/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/120 + 36/120 = 42 + 36/120 = 78/120
5. 78/120 simplified gives 13/20
6. So, 14/40 + 9/30 = 13/20

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