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Add 40/16 and 42/60

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 42/60

40/16 + 42/60 is 16/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   42/60 = 42 × 4/60 × 4 = 168/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 168/240 = 600 + 168/240 = 768/240
5. 768/240 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 40/16 + 42/60 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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