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Add 24/60 and 5/6

24/60 + 5/6 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
    5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/60 + 50/60 = 24 + 50/60 = 74/60
  5. 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 24/60 + 5/6 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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