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Add 4/60 and 56/40

1^st number: 4/60, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

4/60 + 56/40 is 22/15.

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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,
   4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   56/40 = 56 × 3/40 × 3 = 168/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/120 + 168/120 = 8 + 168/120 = 176/120
5. 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
6. So, 4/60 + 56/40 = 22/15
   In mixed form: 17/15

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