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Add 60/12 and 20/40

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 20/40

60/12 + 20/40 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   60/12 = 60 × 10/12 × 10 = 600/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/120 + 60/120 = 600 + 60/120 = 660/120
5. 660/120 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 60/12 + 20/40 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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