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Add 8/40 and 9/60

8/40 + 9/60 is 7/20.

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,
   8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/120 + 18/120 = 24 + 18/120 = 42/120
5. 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
6. So, 8/40 + 9/60 = 7/20

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