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Add 42/7 and 24/60

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 24/60

42/7 + 24/60 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    42/7 = 42 × 60/7 × 60 = 2520/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/420 + 168/420 = 2520 + 168/420 = 2688/420
  5. 2688/420 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 42/7 + 24/60 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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