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Add 24/8 and 60/5

1^st number: 3 0/8, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

24/8 + 60/5 is 15/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   24/8 = 24 × 5/8 × 5 = 120/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   60/5 = 60 × 8/5 × 8 = 480/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/40 + 480/40 = 120 + 480/40 = 600/40
5. 600/40 simplified gives 15/1
6. So, 24/8 + 60/5 = 15/1

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