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Add 60/30 and 60/40

1^st number: 2 0/30, 2^nd number: 1 20/40

60/30 + 60/40 is 7/2.

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,
   60/30 = 60 × 4/30 × 4 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 180/120 = 240 + 180/120 = 420/120
5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 60/30 + 60/40 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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