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Add 24/2 and 30/60

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/60

24/2 + 30/60 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
   24/2 = 24 × 30/2 × 30 = 720/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/60 + 30/60 = 720 + 30/60 = 750/60
5. 750/60 simplified gives 25/2
6. So, 24/2 + 30/60 = 25/2
   In mixed form: 121/2

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