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Add 75/60 and 25/40

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 25/40

75/60 + 25/40 is 15/8.

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,
   25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 75/120 = 150 + 75/120 = 225/120
5. 225/120 simplified gives 15/8
6. So, 75/60 + 25/40 = 15/8
   In mixed form: 17/8

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