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Add 15/24 and 90/60

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

15/24 + 90/60 is 17/8.

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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,
   15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/120 + 180/120 = 75 + 180/120 = 255/120
5. 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 15/24 + 90/60 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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