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Add 60/18 and 75/40

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

60/18 + 75/40 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/360 + 675/360 = 1200 + 675/360 = 1875/360
5. 1875/360 simplified gives 125/24
6. So, 60/18 + 75/40 = 125/24
   In mixed form: 55/24

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