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Add 49/24 and 20/60

1^st number: 2 1/24, 2^nd number: 20/60

49/24 + 20/60 is 19/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/120 + 40/120 = 245 + 40/120 = 285/120
5. 285/120 simplified gives 19/8
6. So, 49/24 + 20/60 = 19/8
   In mixed form: 23/8

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