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Add 24/84 and 60/75

24/84 + 60/75 is 38/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   60/75 = 60 × 28/75 × 28 = 1680/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/2100 + 1680/2100 = 600 + 1680/2100 = 2280/2100
5. 2280/2100 simplified gives 38/35
6. So, 24/84 + 60/75 = 38/35
   In mixed form: 13/35

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