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Add 24/64 and 1/60

24/64 + 1/60 is 47/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
    24/64 = 24 × 15/64 × 15 = 360/960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
    1/60 = 1 × 16/60 × 16 = 16/960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/960 + 16/960 = 360 + 16/960 = 376/960
  5. 376/960 simplified gives 47/120
  6. So, 24/64 + 1/60 = 47/120

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