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Add 32/30 and 49/40

1^st number: 1 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

32/30 + 49/40 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/120 + 147/120 = 128 + 147/120 = 275/120
5. 275/120 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 32/30 + 49/40 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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