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Add 40/75 and 96/30

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/30

40/75 + 96/30 is 56/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   96/30 = 96 × 5/30 × 5 = 480/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/150 + 480/150 = 80 + 480/150 = 560/150
5. 560/150 simplified gives 56/15
6. So, 40/75 + 96/30 = 56/15
   In mixed form: 311/15

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