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Add 40/60 and 84/80

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

40/60 + 84/80 is 103/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   84/80 = 84 × 3/80 × 3 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/240 + 252/240 = 160 + 252/240 = 412/240
5. 412/240 simplified gives 103/60
6. So, 40/60 + 84/80 = 103/60
   In mixed form: 143/60

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