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Add 24/60 and 21/36

24/60 + 21/36 is 59/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/180 + 105/180 = 72 + 105/180 = 177/180
  5. 177/180 simplified gives 59/60
  6. So, 24/60 + 21/36 = 59/60

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