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Add 2/60 and 21/24

2/60 + 21/24 is 109/120.

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,
   2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/120 + 105/120 = 4 + 105/120 = 109/120
5. So, 2/60 + 21/24 = 109/120

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