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Add 7/40 and 14/60

7/40 + 14/60 is 49/120.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/120 + 28/120 = 21 + 28/120 = 49/120
5. So, 7/40 + 14/60 = 49/120

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