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Add 24/72 and 63/60

1st number: 24/72, 2nd number: 1 3/60

24/72 + 63/60 is 83/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 60 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
    63/60 = 63 × 6/60 × 6 = 378/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 378/360 = 120 + 378/360 = 498/360
  5. 498/360 simplified gives 83/60
  6. So, 24/72 + 63/60 = 83/60
    In mixed form: 123/60

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