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Add 45/32 and 40/30

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

45/32 + 40/30 is 263/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   45/32 = 45 × 15/32 × 15 = 675/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   40/30 = 40 × 16/30 × 16 = 640/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/480 + 640/480 = 675 + 640/480 = 1315/480
5. 1315/480 simplified gives 263/96
6. So, 45/32 + 40/30 = 263/96
   In mixed form: 271/96

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