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Add 40/30 and 84/24

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

40/30 + 84/24 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/120 + 420/120 = 160 + 420/120 = 580/120
5. 580/120 simplified gives 29/6
6. So, 40/30 + 84/24 = 29/6
   In mixed form: 45/6

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