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Add 30/40 and 48/24

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

30/40 + 48/24 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   30/40 = 30 × 3/40 × 3 = 90/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/120 + 240/120 = 90 + 240/120 = 330/120
5. 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 30/40 + 48/24 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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