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Add 10/7 and 24/60

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 24/60

10/7 + 24/60 is 64/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    10/7 = 10 × 60/7 × 60 = 600/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
  4. Add the two fractions:
    600/420 + 168/420 = 600 + 168/420 = 768/420
  5. 768/420 simplified gives 64/35
  6. So, 10/7 + 24/60 = 64/35
    In mixed form: 129/35

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