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Add 9/60 and 14/40

9/60 + 14/40 is 1/2.

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,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/120 + 42/120 = 18 + 42/120 = 60/120
5. 60/120 simplified gives 1/2
6. So, 9/60 + 14/40 = 1/2

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