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Add 60/28 and 25/40

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 25/40

60/28 + 25/40 is 155/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   60/28 = 60 × 10/28 × 10 = 600/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/280 + 175/280 = 600 + 175/280 = 775/280
5. 775/280 simplified gives 155/56
6. So, 60/28 + 25/40 = 155/56
   In mixed form: 243/56

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