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Add 24/9 and 16/60

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 16/60

24/9 + 16/60 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 48/180 = 480 + 48/180 = 528/180
  5. 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 24/9 + 16/60 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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