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Add 18/60 and 50/40

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

18/60 + 50/40 is 31/20.

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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,
   18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/120 + 150/120 = 36 + 150/120 = 186/120
5. 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
6. So, 18/60 + 50/40 = 31/20
   In mixed form: 111/20

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