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Add 75/60 and 1/40

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1/40

75/60 + 1/40 is 51/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 3/120 = 150 + 3/120 = 153/120
  5. 153/120 simplified gives 51/40
  6. So, 75/60 + 1/40 = 51/40
    In mixed form: 111/40

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