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Add 30/6 and 24/40

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 24/40

30/6 + 24/40 is 28/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   30/6 = 30 × 20/6 × 20 = 600/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   600/120 + 72/120 = 600 + 72/120 = 672/120
5. 672/120 simplified gives 28/5
6. So, 30/6 + 24/40 = 28/5
   In mixed form: 53/5

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