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Add 24/60 and 36/80

24/60 + 36/80 is 17/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/240 + 108/240 = 96 + 108/240 = 204/240
  5. 204/240 simplified gives 17/20
  6. So, 24/60 + 36/80 = 17/20

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