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Add 24/84 and 60/45

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

24/84 + 60/45 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   24/84 = 24 × 15/84 × 15 = 360/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   60/45 = 60 × 28/45 × 28 = 1680/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/1260 + 1680/1260 = 360 + 1680/1260 = 2040/1260
5. 2040/1260 simplified gives 34/21
6. So, 24/84 + 60/45 = 34/21
   In mixed form: 113/21

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