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Add 24/60 and 27/24

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 3/24

24/60 + 27/24 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 135/120 = 48 + 135/120 = 183/120
  5. 183/120 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 24/60 + 27/24 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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