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Add 60/24 and 50/15

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

60/24 + 50/15 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/120 + 400/120 = 300 + 400/120 = 700/120
5. 700/120 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 60/24 + 50/15 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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