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Add 20/24 and 42/60

20/24 + 42/60 is 23/15.

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,
    42/60 = 42 × 2/60 × 2 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 84/120 = 100 + 84/120 = 184/120
  5. 184/120 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 20/24 + 42/60 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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