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Add 60/9 and 96/24

1^st number: 6 6/9, 2^nd number: 4 0/24

60/9 + 96/24 is 32/3.

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,
   96/24 = 96 × 3/24 × 3 = 288/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/72 + 288/72 = 480 + 288/72 = 768/72
5. 768/72 simplified gives 32/3
6. So, 60/9 + 96/24 = 32/3
   In mixed form: 102/3

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