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Add 14/60 and 40/5

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/5

14/60 + 40/5 is 247/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/60 + 480/60 = 14 + 480/60 = 494/60
5. 494/60 simplified gives 247/30
6. So, 14/60 + 40/5 = 247/30
   In mixed form: 87/30

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