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Add 84/96 and 24/60

84/96 + 24/60 is 51/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 60 is 480

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
    84/96 = 84 × 5/96 × 5 = 420/480
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
    24/60 = 24 × 8/60 × 8 = 192/480
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/480 + 192/480 = 420 + 192/480 = 612/480
  5. 612/480 simplified gives 51/40
  6. So, 84/96 + 24/60 = 51/40
    In mixed form: 111/40

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