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Add 60/5 and 36/24

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/24

60/5 + 36/24 is 27/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    60/5 = 60 × 24/5 × 24 = 1440/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/120 + 180/120 = 1440 + 180/120 = 1620/120
  5. 1620/120 simplified gives 27/2
  6. So, 60/5 + 36/24 = 27/2
    In mixed form: 131/2

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