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Add 24/7 and 36/60

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 36/60

24/7 + 36/60 is 141/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   24/7 = 24 × 60/7 × 60 = 1440/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/420 + 252/420 = 1440 + 252/420 = 1692/420
5. 1692/420 simplified gives 141/35
6. So, 24/7 + 36/60 = 141/35
   In mixed form: 41/35

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