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Add 5/40 and 2/60

5/40 + 2/60 is 19/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  4. Add the two fractions:
    15/120 + 4/120 = 15 + 4/120 = 19/120
  5. So, 5/40 + 2/60 = 19/120

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