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Add 24/60 and 45/8

1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 5 5/8

24/60 + 45/8 is 241/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
    45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 675/120 = 48 + 675/120 = 723/120
  5. 723/120 simplified gives 241/40
  6. So, 24/60 + 45/8 = 241/40
    In mixed form: 61/40

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