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Add 64/60 and 80/24

1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 3 8/24

64/60 + 80/24 is 22/5.

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,
    80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/120 + 400/120 = 128 + 400/120 = 528/120
  5. 528/120 simplified gives 22/5
  6. So, 64/60 + 80/24 = 22/5
    In mixed form: 42/5

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