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Add 2/60 and 63/40

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

2/60 + 63/40 is 193/120.

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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,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/120 + 189/120 = 4 + 189/120 = 193/120
5. So, 2/60 + 63/40 = 193/120
   In mixed form: 173/120

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