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Add 30/15 and 96/40

1^st number: 2 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

30/15 + 96/40 is 22/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   30/15 = 30 × 8/15 × 8 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 288/120 = 240 + 288/120 = 528/120
5. 528/120 simplified gives 22/5
6. So, 30/15 + 96/40 = 22/5
   In mixed form: 42/5

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