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Add 45/30 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 40/75

45/30 + 40/75 is 61/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/150 + 80/150 = 225 + 80/150 = 305/150
5. 305/150 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 45/30 + 40/75 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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