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Add 30/24 and 81/40

1^st number: 1 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

30/24 + 81/40 is 131/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 243/120 = 150 + 243/120 = 393/120
5. 393/120 simplified gives 131/40
6. So, 30/24 + 81/40 = 131/40
   In mixed form: 311/40

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