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Add 9/24 and 56/60

9/24 + 56/60 is 157/120.

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,
   9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/120 + 112/120 = 45 + 112/120 = 157/120
5. So, 9/24 + 56/60 = 157/120
   In mixed form: 137/120

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