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Add 60/18 and 48/40

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

60/18 + 48/40 is 68/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   60/18 = 60 × 20/18 × 20 = 1200/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   48/40 = 48 × 9/40 × 9 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/360 + 432/360 = 1200 + 432/360 = 1632/360
5. 1632/360 simplified gives 68/15
6. So, 60/18 + 48/40 = 68/15
   In mixed form: 48/15

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