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Add 64/60 and 42/24

1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 1 18/24

64/60 + 42/24 is 169/60.

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,
    64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/120 + 210/120 = 128 + 210/120 = 338/120
  5. 338/120 simplified gives 169/60
  6. So, 64/60 + 42/24 = 169/60
    In mixed form: 249/60

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