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Add 36/60 and 2/24

36/60 + 2/24 is 41/60.

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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,
   36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/120 + 10/120 = 72 + 10/120 = 82/120
5. 82/120 simplified gives 41/60
6. So, 36/60 + 2/24 = 41/60

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