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Add 90/40 and 6/60

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 6/60

90/40 + 6/60 is 47/20.

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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,
   90/40 = 90 × 3/40 × 3 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 12/120 = 270 + 12/120 = 282/120
5. 282/120 simplified gives 47/20
6. So, 90/40 + 6/60 = 47/20
   In mixed form: 27/20

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