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Add 60/40 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 42/50

60/40 + 42/50 is 117/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   60/40 = 60 × 5/40 × 5 = 300/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 168/200 = 300 + 168/200 = 468/200
5. 468/200 simplified gives 117/50
6. So, 60/40 + 42/50 = 117/50
   In mixed form: 217/50

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