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Add 96/20 and 60/24

1st number: 4 16/20, 2nd number: 2 12/24

96/20 + 60/24 is 73/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
    96/20 = 96 × 6/20 × 6 = 576/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/120 + 300/120 = 576 + 300/120 = 876/120
  5. 876/120 simplified gives 73/10
  6. So, 96/20 + 60/24 = 73/10
    In mixed form: 73/10

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