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Add 24/60 and 48/6

1^st number: 24/60, 2^nd number: 8 0/6

24/60 + 48/6 is 42/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   48/6 = 48 × 10/6 × 10 = 480/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/60 + 480/60 = 24 + 480/60 = 504/60
5. 504/60 simplified gives 42/5
6. So, 24/60 + 48/6 = 42/5
   In mixed form: 82/5

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