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Add 84/24 and 15/60

1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 15/60

84/24 + 15/60 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/120 + 30/120 = 420 + 30/120 = 450/120
  5. 450/120 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 84/24 + 15/60 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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