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Add 24/60 and 6/90

24/60 + 6/90 is 7/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/180 + 12/180 = 72 + 12/180 = 84/180
5. 84/180 simplified gives 7/15
6. So, 24/60 + 6/90 = 7/15

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