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Add 50/24 and 4/60

1^st number: 2 2/24, 2^nd number: 4/60

50/24 + 4/60 is 43/20.

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,
   50/24 = 50 × 5/24 × 5 = 250/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/120 + 8/120 = 250 + 8/120 = 258/120
5. 258/120 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 50/24 + 4/60 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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