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Add 24/60 and 30/5

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 6 0/5

24/60 + 30/5 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 5 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 5 × 12 = 60,
    30/5 = 30 × 12/5 × 12 = 360/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 360/60 = 24 + 360/60 = 384/60
  5. 384/60 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 24/60 + 30/5 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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