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Add 6/40 and 64/30

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

6/40 + 64/30 is 137/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 30 is 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,
   64/30 = 64 × 4/30 × 4 = 256/120
4. Add the two fractions:
   18/120 + 256/120 = 18 + 256/120 = 274/120
5. 274/120 simplified gives 137/60
6. So, 6/40 + 64/30 = 137/60
   In mixed form: 217/60

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