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Add 35/20 and 40/30

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

35/20 + 40/30 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   40/30 = 40 × 2/30 × 2 = 80/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/60 + 80/60 = 105 + 80/60 = 185/60
5. 185/60 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 35/20 + 40/30 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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