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Add 40/2 and 4/60

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 4/60

40/2 + 4/60 is 301/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    40/2 = 40 × 30/2 × 30 = 1200/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1200/60 + 4/60 = 1200 + 4/60 = 1204/60
  5. 1204/60 simplified gives 301/15
  6. So, 40/2 + 4/60 = 301/15
    In mixed form: 201/15

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