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Add 60/15 and 24/60

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 24/60

60/15 + 24/60 is 22/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   60/15 = 60 × 4/15 × 4 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/60 + 24/60 = 240 + 24/60 = 264/60
5. 264/60 simplified gives 22/5
6. So, 60/15 + 24/60 = 22/5
   In mixed form: 42/5

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