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Add 60/24 and 8/60

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 8/60

60/24 + 8/60 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
   8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/120 + 16/120 = 300 + 16/120 = 316/120
5. 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
6. So, 60/24 + 8/60 = 79/30
   In mixed form: 219/30

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