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Add 40/5 and 70/60

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 10/60

40/5 + 70/60 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    40/5 = 40 × 12/5 × 12 = 480/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/60 + 70/60 = 480 + 70/60 = 550/60
  5. 550/60 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 40/5 + 70/60 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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