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Add 40/60 and 60/35

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

40/60 + 60/35 is 50/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   60/35 = 60 × 12/35 × 12 = 720/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/420 + 720/420 = 280 + 720/420 = 1000/420
5. 1000/420 simplified gives 50/21
6. So, 40/60 + 60/35 = 50/21
   In mixed form: 28/21

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