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Add 21/60 and 36/24

1^st number: 21/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

21/60 + 36/24 is 37/20.

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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,
   21/60 = 21 × 2/60 × 2 = 42/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/120 + 180/120 = 42 + 180/120 = 222/120
5. 222/120 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 21/60 + 36/24 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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