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Add 18/60 and 50/24

1^st number: 18/60, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

18/60 + 50/24 is 143/60.

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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,
   18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/120 + 250/120 = 36 + 250/120 = 286/120
5. 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 18/60 + 50/24 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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