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Add 24/3 and 60/15

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 4 0/15

24/3 + 60/15 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
   24/3 = 24 × 5/3 × 5 = 120/15
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
   60/15 = 60 × 1/15 × 1 = 60/15
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/15 + 60/15 = 120 + 60/15 = 180/15
5. 180/15 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 24/3 + 60/15 = 12/1

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