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Add 21/28 and 24/60

21/28 + 24/60 is 23/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    21/28 = 21 × 15/28 × 15 = 315/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/420 + 168/420 = 315 + 168/420 = 483/420
  5. 483/420 simplified gives 23/20
  6. So, 21/28 + 24/60 = 23/20
    In mixed form: 13/20

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