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Add 24/60 and 84/25

1^st number: 24/60, 2^nd number: 3 9/25

24/60 + 84/25 is 94/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   24/60 = 24 × 5/60 × 5 = 120/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/300 + 1008/300 = 120 + 1008/300 = 1128/300
5. 1128/300 simplified gives 94/25
6. So, 24/60 + 84/25 = 94/25
   In mixed form: 319/25

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