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Add 24/40 and 64/60

1^st number: 24/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/60

24/40 + 64/60 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/120 + 128/120 = 72 + 128/120 = 200/120
5. 200/120 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 24/40 + 64/60 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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