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Add 24/25 and 54/60

24/25 + 54/60 is 93/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/300 + 270/300 = 288 + 270/300 = 558/300
  5. 558/300 simplified gives 93/50
  6. So, 24/25 + 54/60 = 93/50
    In mixed form: 143/50

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