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Add 60/15 and 70/24

1^st number: 4 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

60/15 + 70/24 is 83/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/120 + 350/120 = 480 + 350/120 = 830/120
5. 830/120 simplified gives 83/12
6. So, 60/15 + 70/24 = 83/12
   In mixed form: 611/12

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