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Add 2/30 and 75/40

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

2/30 + 75/40 is 233/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   2/30 = 2 × 4/30 × 4 = 8/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/120 + 225/120 = 8 + 225/120 = 233/120
5. So, 2/30 + 75/40 = 233/120
   In mixed form: 1113/120

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