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Add 45/60 and 40/28

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/28

45/60 + 40/28 is 61/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   40/28 = 40 × 15/28 × 15 = 600/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/420 + 600/420 = 315 + 600/420 = 915/420
5. 915/420 simplified gives 61/28
6. So, 45/60 + 40/28 = 61/28
   In mixed form: 25/28

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