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Add 60/9 and 45/24

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

60/9 + 45/24 is 205/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   45/24 = 45 × 3/24 × 3 = 135/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/72 + 135/72 = 480 + 135/72 = 615/72
5. 615/72 simplified gives 205/24
6. So, 60/9 + 45/24 = 205/24
   In mixed form: 813/24

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