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Add 24/60 and 36/16

1^st number: 24/60, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

24/60 + 36/16 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   24/60 = 24 × 4/60 × 4 = 96/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/240 + 540/240 = 96 + 540/240 = 636/240
5. 636/240 simplified gives 53/20
6. So, 24/60 + 36/16 = 53/20
   In mixed form: 213/20

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