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Add 25/40 and 2/60

25/40 + 2/60 is 79/120.

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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,
   25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/120 + 4/120 = 75 + 4/120 = 79/120
5. So, 25/40 + 2/60 = 79/120

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