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Add 24/60 and 28/12

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 2 4/12

24/60 + 28/12 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 140/60 = 24 + 140/60 = 164/60
  5. 164/60 simplified gives 41/15
  6. So, 24/60 + 28/12 = 41/15
    In mixed form: 211/15

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