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Add 10/60 and 24/8

1^st number: 10/60, 2^nd number: 3 0/8

10/60 + 24/8 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/120 + 360/120 = 20 + 360/120 = 380/120
5. 380/120 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 10/60 + 24/8 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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