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Add 56/24 and 9/60

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 9/60

56/24 + 9/60 is 149/60.

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,
   56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/120 + 18/120 = 280 + 18/120 = 298/120
5. 298/120 simplified gives 149/60
6. So, 56/24 + 9/60 = 149/60
   In mixed form: 229/60

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