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Add 25/60 and 7/40

25/60 + 7/40 is 71/120.

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,
    7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/120 + 21/120 = 50 + 21/120 = 71/120
  5. So, 25/60 + 7/40 = 71/120

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