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Add 28/40 and 50/30

1^st number: 28/40, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

28/40 + 50/30 is 71/30.

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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,
   28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/120 + 200/120 = 84 + 200/120 = 284/120
5. 284/120 simplified gives 71/30
6. So, 28/40 + 50/30 = 71/30
   In mixed form: 211/30

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