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Add 90/60 and 12/24

1^st number: 1 30/60, 2^nd number: 12/24

90/60 + 12/24 is 2/1.

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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,
   90/60 = 90 × 2/60 × 2 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 60/120 = 180 + 60/120 = 240/120
5. 240/120 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 90/60 + 12/24 = 2/1

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