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Add 60/36 and 5/40

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 5/40

60/36 + 5/40 is 43/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   60/36 = 60 × 10/36 × 10 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/360 + 45/360 = 600 + 45/360 = 645/360
5. 645/360 simplified gives 43/24
6. So, 60/36 + 5/40 = 43/24
   In mixed form: 119/24

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