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Add 21/60 and 24/9

1st number: 21/60, 2nd number: 2 6/9

21/60 + 24/9 is 181/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/180 + 480/180 = 63 + 480/180 = 543/180
  5. 543/180 simplified gives 181/60
  6. So, 21/60 + 24/9 = 181/60
    In mixed form: 31/60

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