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Add 15/2 and 24/60

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

15/2 + 24/60 is 79/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    15/2 = 15 × 30/2 × 30 = 450/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/60 + 24/60 = 450 + 24/60 = 474/60
  5. 474/60 simplified gives 79/10
  6. So, 15/2 + 24/60 = 79/10
    In mixed form: 79/10

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