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Add 24/80 and 9/60

24/80 + 9/60 is 9/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   24/80 = 24 × 3/80 × 3 = 72/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/240 + 36/240 = 72 + 36/240 = 108/240
5. 108/240 simplified gives 9/20
6. So, 24/80 + 9/60 = 9/20

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