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Add 25/40 and 60/12

1^st number: 25/40, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/40 + 60/12 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
   60/12 = 60 × 10/12 × 10 = 600/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/120 + 600/120 = 75 + 600/120 = 675/120
5. 675/120 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 25/40 + 60/12 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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