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Add 40/7 and 42/60

1^st number: 5 5/7, 2^nd number: 42/60

40/7 + 42/60 is 449/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   40/7 = 40 × 60/7 × 60 = 2400/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/420 + 294/420 = 2400 + 294/420 = 2694/420
5. 2694/420 simplified gives 449/70
6. So, 40/7 + 42/60 = 449/70
   In mixed form: 629/70

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