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Add 60/20 and 12/24

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 12/24

60/20 + 12/24 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   60/20 = 60 × 6/20 × 6 = 360/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/120 + 60/120 = 360 + 60/120 = 420/120
5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
6. So, 60/20 + 12/24 = 7/2
   In mixed form: 31/2

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