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Add 60/80 and 40/30

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

60/80 + 40/30 is 25/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 30 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   40/30 = 40 × 8/30 × 8 = 320/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 320/240 = 180 + 320/240 = 500/240
5. 500/240 simplified gives 25/12
6. So, 60/80 + 40/30 = 25/12
   In mixed form: 21/12

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