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Add 60/80 and 63/24

1^st number: 60/80, 2^nd number: 2 15/24

60/80 + 63/24 is 27/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   63/24 = 63 × 10/24 × 10 = 630/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 630/240 = 180 + 630/240 = 810/240
5. 810/240 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 60/80 + 63/24 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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