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Add 24/60 and 21/27

24/60 + 21/27 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 27 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    24/60 = 24 × 9/60 × 9 = 216/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
    21/27 = 21 × 20/27 × 20 = 420/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/540 + 420/540 = 216 + 420/540 = 636/540
  5. 636/540 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 24/60 + 21/27 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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