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Add 30/60 and 96/40

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

30/60 + 96/40 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   96/40 = 96 × 3/40 × 3 = 288/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/120 + 288/120 = 60 + 288/120 = 348/120
5. 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 30/60 + 96/40 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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