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Add 24/4 and 45/60

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 45/60

24/4 + 45/60 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   24/4 = 24 × 15/4 × 15 = 360/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/60 + 45/60 = 360 + 45/60 = 405/60
5. 405/60 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 24/4 + 45/60 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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