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Add 60/24 and 42/80

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 42/80

60/24 + 42/80 is 121/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   60/24 = 60 × 10/24 × 10 = 600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/240 + 126/240 = 600 + 126/240 = 726/240
5. 726/240 simplified gives 121/40
6. So, 60/24 + 42/80 = 121/40
   In mixed form: 31/40

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