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Add 4/60 and 40/25

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

4/60 + 40/25 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   4/60 = 4 × 5/60 × 5 = 20/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/300 + 480/300 = 20 + 480/300 = 500/300
5. 500/300 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 4/60 + 40/25 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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