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Add 20/24 and 21/60

20/24 + 21/60 is 71/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    21/60 = 21 × 2/60 × 2 = 42/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 42/120 = 100 + 42/120 = 142/120
  5. 142/120 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 20/24 + 21/60 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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