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Add 30/80 and 50/40

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

30/80 + 50/40 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   30/80 = 30 × 1/80 × 1 = 30/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   50/40 = 50 × 2/40 × 2 = 100/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/80 + 100/80 = 30 + 100/80 = 130/80
5. 130/80 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 30/80 + 50/40 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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