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Add 27/8 and 24/60

1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 24/60

27/8 + 24/60 is 151/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/120 + 48/120 = 405 + 48/120 = 453/120
  5. 453/120 simplified gives 151/40
  6. So, 27/8 + 24/60 = 151/40
    In mixed form: 331/40

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