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Add 60/40 and 64/30

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 2 4/30

60/40 + 64/30 is 109/30.

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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,
   60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   64/30 = 64 × 4/30 × 4 = 256/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 256/120 = 180 + 256/120 = 436/120
5. 436/120 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 60/40 + 64/30 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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