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Add 60/24 and 30/75

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 30/75

60/24 + 30/75 is 29/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   60/24 = 60 × 25/24 × 25 = 1500/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   30/75 = 30 × 8/75 × 8 = 240/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/600 + 240/600 = 1500 + 240/600 = 1740/600
5. 1740/600 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 60/24 + 30/75 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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