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Add 60/21 and 24/80

1^st number: 2 18/21, 2^nd number: 24/80

60/21 + 24/80 is 221/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
   60/21 = 60 × 80/21 × 80 = 4800/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   24/80 = 24 × 21/80 × 21 = 504/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/1680 + 504/1680 = 4800 + 504/1680 = 5304/1680
5. 5304/1680 simplified gives 221/70
6. So, 60/21 + 24/80 = 221/70
   In mixed form: 311/70

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