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Add 15/60 and 40/8

1^st number: 15/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

15/60 + 40/8 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/120 + 600/120 = 30 + 600/120 = 630/120
5. 630/120 simplified gives 21/4
6. So, 15/60 + 40/8 = 21/4
   In mixed form: 51/4

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