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Add 60/40 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 20/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

60/40 + 50/25 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 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 25 × 8 = 200,
   50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 400/200 = 300 + 400/200 = 700/200
5. 700/200 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 60/40 + 50/25 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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