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Add 8/40 and 63/30

1^st number: 8/40, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

8/40 + 63/30 is 23/10.

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,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
   63/30 = 63 × 4/30 × 4 = 252/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/120 + 252/120 = 24 + 252/120 = 276/120
5. 276/120 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 8/40 + 63/30 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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