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Add 24/60 and 6/21

24/60 + 6/21 is 24/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 21 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    6/21 = 6 × 20/21 × 20 = 120/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/420 + 120/420 = 168 + 120/420 = 288/420
  5. 288/420 simplified gives 24/35
  6. So, 24/60 + 6/21 = 24/35

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