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Add 48/24 and 1/60

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

48/24 + 1/60 is 121/60.

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,
    48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/120 + 2/120 = 240 + 2/120 = 242/120
  5. 242/120 simplified gives 121/60
  6. So, 48/24 + 1/60 = 121/60
    In mixed form: 21/60

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