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Add 60/24 and 20/27

1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 20/27

60/24 + 20/27 is 175/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    60/24 = 60 × 9/24 × 9 = 540/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/216 + 160/216 = 540 + 160/216 = 700/216
  5. 700/216 simplified gives 175/54
  6. So, 60/24 + 20/27 = 175/54
    In mixed form: 313/54

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