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Add 24/56 and 60/75

24/56 + 60/75 is 43/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
    24/56 = 24 × 75/56 × 75 = 1800/4200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
    60/75 = 60 × 56/75 × 56 = 3360/4200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/4200 + 3360/4200 = 1800 + 3360/4200 = 5160/4200
  5. 5160/4200 simplified gives 43/35
  6. So, 24/56 + 60/75 = 43/35
    In mixed form: 18/35

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