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Add 2/60 and 1/24

2/60 + 1/24 is 3/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/120 + 5/120 = 4 + 5/120 = 9/120
  5. 9/120 simplified gives 3/40
  6. So, 2/60 + 1/24 = 3/40

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