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Add 54/8 and 24/60

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 24/60

54/8 + 24/60 is 143/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/120 + 48/120 = 810 + 48/120 = 858/120
5. 858/120 simplified gives 143/20
6. So, 54/8 + 24/60 = 143/20
   In mixed form: 73/20

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