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Add 24/35 and 18/60

24/35 + 18/60 is 69/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    24/35 = 24 × 12/35 × 12 = 288/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/420 + 126/420 = 288 + 126/420 = 414/420
  5. 414/420 simplified gives 69/70
  6. So, 24/35 + 18/60 = 69/70

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