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Add 8/30 and 63/40

1^st number: 8/30, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

8/30 + 63/40 is 221/120.

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,
   8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/120 + 189/120 = 32 + 189/120 = 221/120
5. So, 8/30 + 63/40 = 221/120
   In mixed form: 1101/120

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