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Add 40/24 and 2/60

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 2/60

40/24 + 2/60 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/120 + 4/120 = 200 + 4/120 = 204/120
  5. 204/120 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 40/24 + 2/60 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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