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Add 40/30 and 54/24

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

40/30 + 54/24 is 43/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/120 + 270/120 = 160 + 270/120 = 430/120
5. 430/120 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 40/30 + 54/24 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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