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Add 24/15 and 63/60

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

24/15 + 63/60 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   24/15 = 24 × 4/15 × 4 = 96/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/60 + 63/60 = 96 + 63/60 = 159/60
5. 159/60 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 24/15 + 63/60 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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