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Add 1/60 and 2/84

1/60 + 2/84 is 17/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   1/60 = 1 × 7/60 × 7 = 7/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/420 + 10/420 = 7 + 10/420 = 17/420
5. So, 1/60 + 2/84 = 17/420

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