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Add 60/25 and 70/40

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

60/25 + 70/40 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   60/25 = 60 × 8/25 × 8 = 480/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   70/40 = 70 × 5/40 × 5 = 350/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/200 + 350/200 = 480 + 350/200 = 830/200
5. 830/200 simplified gives 83/20
6. So, 60/25 + 70/40 = 83/20
   In mixed form: 43/20

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