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Add 25/21 and 24/60

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 24/60

25/21 + 24/60 is 167/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 20 = 420,
    25/21 = 25 × 20/21 × 20 = 500/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/420 + 168/420 = 500 + 168/420 = 668/420
  5. 668/420 simplified gives 167/105
  6. So, 25/21 + 24/60 = 167/105
    In mixed form: 162/105

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