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Add 4/40 and 14/30

4/40 + 14/30 is 17/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   14/30 = 14 × 4/30 × 4 = 56/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/120 + 56/120 = 12 + 56/120 = 68/120
5. 68/120 simplified gives 17/30
6. So, 4/40 + 14/30 = 17/30

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