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Add 5/24 and 28/60

5/24 + 28/60 is 27/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/120 + 56/120 = 25 + 56/120 = 81/120
5. 81/120 simplified gives 27/40
6. So, 5/24 + 28/60 = 27/40

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