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Add 40/16 and 54/30

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

40/16 + 54/30 is 43/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   54/30 = 54 × 8/30 × 8 = 432/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 432/240 = 600 + 432/240 = 1032/240
5. 1032/240 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 40/16 + 54/30 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

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