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Add 1/60 and 54/24

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/24

1/60 + 54/24 is 34/15.

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,
   1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/120 + 270/120 = 2 + 270/120 = 272/120
5. 272/120 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 1/60 + 54/24 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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