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Add 24/90 and 25/60

24/90 + 25/60 is 41/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    25/60 = 25 × 3/60 × 3 = 75/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 75/180 = 48 + 75/180 = 123/180
  5. 123/180 simplified gives 41/60
  6. So, 24/90 + 25/60 = 41/60

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