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Add 30/40 and 90/80

1^st number: 30/40, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

30/40 + 90/80 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   30/40 = 30 × 2/40 × 2 = 60/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   90/80 = 90 × 1/80 × 1 = 90/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/80 + 90/80 = 60 + 90/80 = 150/80
5. 150/80 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 30/40 + 90/80 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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