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Add 24/60 and 42/64

24/60 + 42/64 is 169/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 64 is 960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    24/60 = 24 × 16/60 × 16 = 384/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    42/64 = 42 × 15/64 × 15 = 630/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/960 + 630/960 = 384 + 630/960 = 1014/960
  5. 1014/960 simplified gives 169/160
  6. So, 24/60 + 42/64 = 169/160
    In mixed form: 19/160

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