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Add 12/60 and 40/6

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

12/60 + 40/6 is 103/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   40/6 = 40 × 10/6 × 10 = 400/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/60 + 400/60 = 12 + 400/60 = 412/60
5. 412/60 simplified gives 103/15
6. So, 12/60 + 40/6 = 103/15
   In mixed form: 613/15

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