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Add 2/60 and 84/20

1^st number: 2/60, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

2/60 + 84/20 is 127/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   84/20 = 84 × 3/20 × 3 = 252/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/60 + 252/60 = 2 + 252/60 = 254/60
5. 254/60 simplified gives 127/30
6. So, 2/60 + 84/20 = 127/30
   In mixed form: 47/30

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