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Add 1/60 and 42/40

1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 2/40

1/60 + 42/40 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/120 + 126/120 = 2 + 126/120 = 128/120
  5. 128/120 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 1/60 + 42/40 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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