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Add 40/8 and 42/60

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/60

40/8 + 42/60 is 57/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/120 + 84/120 = 600 + 84/120 = 684/120
5. 684/120 simplified gives 57/10
6. So, 40/8 + 42/60 = 57/10
   In mixed form: 57/10

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