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Add 24/60 and 9/24

24/60 + 9/24 is 31/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/120 + 45/120 = 48 + 45/120 = 93/120
5. 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
6. So, 24/60 + 9/24 = 31/40

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