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Add 40/25 and 7/60

1^st number: 1 15/25, 2^nd number: 7/60

40/25 + 7/60 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   7/60 = 7 × 5/60 × 5 = 35/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/300 + 35/300 = 480 + 35/300 = 515/300
5. 515/300 simplified gives 103/60
6. So, 40/25 + 7/60 = 103/60
   In mixed form: 143/60

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