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Add 60/24 and 2/7

1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2/7

60/24 + 2/7 is 39/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    2/7 = 2 × 24/7 × 24 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/168 + 48/168 = 420 + 48/168 = 468/168
  5. 468/168 simplified gives 39/14
  6. So, 60/24 + 2/7 = 39/14
    In mixed form: 211/14

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