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Add 7/60 and 4/24

7/60 + 4/24 is 17/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/120 + 20/120 = 14 + 20/120 = 34/120
5. 34/120 simplified gives 17/60
6. So, 7/60 + 4/24 = 17/60

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