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Add 54/7 and 24/60

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 24/60

54/7 + 24/60 is 284/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   54/7 = 54 × 60/7 × 60 = 3240/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/420 + 168/420 = 3240 + 168/420 = 3408/420
5. 3408/420 simplified gives 284/35
6. So, 54/7 + 24/60 = 284/35
   In mixed form: 84/35

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