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Add 24/48 and 40/60

24/48 + 40/60 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/240 + 160/240 = 120 + 160/240 = 280/240
  5. 280/240 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 24/48 + 40/60 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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