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Add 2/24 and 60/54

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

2/24 + 60/54 is 43/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   2/24 = 2 × 9/24 × 9 = 18/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   60/54 = 60 × 4/54 × 4 = 240/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/216 + 240/216 = 18 + 240/216 = 258/216
5. 258/216 simplified gives 43/36
6. So, 2/24 + 60/54 = 43/36
   In mixed form: 17/36

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