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Add 24/8 and 30/60

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 30/60

24/8 + 30/60 is 7/2.

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,
   30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 60/120 = 360 + 60/120 = 420/120
5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 24/8 + 30/60 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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