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Add 6/40 and 56/30

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

6/40 + 56/30 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   56/30 = 56 × 4/30 × 4 = 224/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/120 + 224/120 = 18 + 224/120 = 242/120
5. 242/120 simplified gives 121/60
6. So, 6/40 + 56/30 = 121/60
   In mixed form: 21/60

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