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Add 2/40 and 90/30

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

2/40 + 90/30 is 61/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   90/30 = 90 × 4/30 × 4 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/120 + 360/120 = 6 + 360/120 = 366/120
5. 366/120 simplified gives 61/20
6. So, 2/40 + 90/30 = 61/20
   In mixed form: 31/20

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