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Add 25/60 and 49/40

1^st number: 25/60, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

25/60 + 49/40 is 197/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   25/60 = 25 × 2/60 × 2 = 50/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/120 + 147/120 = 50 + 147/120 = 197/120
5. So, 25/60 + 49/40 = 197/120
   In mixed form: 177/120

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