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Add 6/40 and 8/30

6/40 + 8/30 is 5/12.

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,
   8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/120 + 32/120 = 18 + 32/120 = 50/120
5. 50/120 simplified gives 5/12
6. So, 6/40 + 8/30 = 5/12

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