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Add 24/8 and 18/60

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 18/60

24/8 + 18/60 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 36/120 = 360 + 36/120 = 396/120
5. 396/120 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 24/8 + 18/60 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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