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Add 40/12 and 21/60

1^st number: 3 4/12, 2^nd number: 21/60

40/12 + 21/60 is 221/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   21/60 = 21 × 1/60 × 1 = 21/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/60 + 21/60 = 200 + 21/60 = 221/60
5. So, 40/12 + 21/60 = 221/60
   In mixed form: 341/60

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