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Add 49/30 and 1/40

1^st number: 1 19/30, 2^nd number: 1/40

49/30 + 1/40 is 199/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   49/30 = 49 × 4/30 × 4 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/120 + 3/120 = 196 + 3/120 = 199/120
5. So, 49/30 + 1/40 = 199/120
   In mixed form: 179/120

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