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Add 1/84 and 60/48

1^st number: 1/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

1/84 + 60/48 is 53/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   1/84 = 1 × 4/84 × 4 = 4/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/336 + 420/336 = 4 + 420/336 = 424/336
5. 424/336 simplified gives 53/42
6. So, 1/84 + 60/48 = 53/42
   In mixed form: 111/42

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