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Add 12/40 and 64/60

1^st number: 12/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/60

12/40 + 64/60 is 41/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/120 + 128/120 = 36 + 128/120 = 164/120
5. 164/120 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 12/40 + 64/60 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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