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Add 1/84 and 60/72

1/84 + 60/72 is 71/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   1/84 = 1 × 6/84 × 6 = 6/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/504 + 420/504 = 6 + 420/504 = 426/504
5. 426/504 simplified gives 71/84
6. So, 1/84 + 60/72 = 71/84

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