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Add 1/60 and 45/40

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

1/60 + 45/40 is 137/120.

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,
   45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/120 + 135/120 = 2 + 135/120 = 137/120
5. So, 1/60 + 45/40 = 137/120
   In mixed form: 117/120

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