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Add 75/60 and 45/24

1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 1 21/24

75/60 + 45/24 is 25/8.

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,
    75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 225/120 = 150 + 225/120 = 375/120
  5. 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 75/60 + 45/24 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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