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Add 84/30 and 40/12

1^st number: 2 24/30, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

84/30 + 40/12 is 92/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   84/30 = 84 × 2/30 × 2 = 168/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/60 + 200/60 = 168 + 200/60 = 368/60
5. 368/60 simplified gives 92/15
6. So, 84/30 + 40/12 = 92/15
   In mixed form: 62/15

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