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Add 56/60 and 90/24

1st number: 56/60, 2nd number: 3 18/24

56/60 + 90/24 is 281/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/120 + 450/120 = 112 + 450/120 = 562/120
  5. 562/120 simplified gives 281/60
  6. So, 56/60 + 90/24 = 281/60
    In mixed form: 441/60

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