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Add 24/12 and 60/5

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

24/12 + 60/5 is 14/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   60/5 = 60 × 12/5 × 12 = 720/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/60 + 720/60 = 120 + 720/60 = 840/60
5. 840/60 simplified gives 14/1
6. So, 24/12 + 60/5 = 14/1

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