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Add 24/56 and 42/60

24/56 + 42/60 is 79/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 60 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
    24/56 = 24 × 15/56 × 15 = 360/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
    42/60 = 42 × 14/60 × 14 = 588/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/840 + 588/840 = 360 + 588/840 = 948/840
  5. 948/840 simplified gives 79/70
  6. So, 24/56 + 42/60 = 79/70
    In mixed form: 19/70

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