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Add 40/80 and 70/60

1^st number: 40/80, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

40/80 + 70/60 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/240 + 280/240 = 120 + 280/240 = 400/240
5. 400/240 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 40/80 + 70/60 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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