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Add 40/2 and 54/30

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 24/30

40/2 + 54/30 is 109/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
   40/2 = 40 × 15/2 × 15 = 600/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   54/30 = 54 × 1/30 × 1 = 54/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/30 + 54/30 = 600 + 54/30 = 654/30
5. 654/30 simplified gives 109/5
6. So, 40/2 + 54/30 = 109/5
   In mixed form: 214/5

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