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Add 24/60 and 9/8

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

24/60 + 9/8 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
   9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/120 + 135/120 = 48 + 135/120 = 183/120
5. 183/120 simplified gives 61/40
6. So, 24/60 + 9/8 = 61/40
   In mixed form: 121/40

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