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Add 54/24 and 3/60

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 3/60

54/24 + 3/60 is 23/10.

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,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 6/120 = 270 + 6/120 = 276/120
5. 276/120 simplified gives 23/10
6. So, 54/24 + 3/60 = 23/10
   In mixed form: 23/10

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