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Add 30/60 and 27/24

1^st number: 30/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

30/60 + 27/24 is 13/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/120 + 135/120 = 60 + 135/120 = 195/120
5. 195/120 simplified gives 13/8
6. So, 30/60 + 27/24 = 13/8
   In mixed form: 15/8

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