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Add 60/40 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 40/60

60/40 + 40/60 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   60/40 = 60 × 3/40 × 3 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   40/60 = 40 × 2/60 × 2 = 80/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 80/120 = 180 + 80/120 = 260/120
5. 260/120 simplified gives 13/6
6. So, 60/40 + 40/60 = 13/6
   In mixed form: 21/6

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