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Add 30/40 and 72/24

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 3 0/24

30/40 + 72/24 is 15/4.

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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,
   72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/120 + 360/120 = 90 + 360/120 = 450/120
5. 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 30/40 + 72/24 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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