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Add 27/42 and 60/84

27/42 + 60/84 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   27/42 = 27 × 2/42 × 2 = 54/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/84 + 60/84 = 54 + 60/84 = 114/84
5. 114/84 simplified gives 19/14
6. So, 27/42 + 60/84 = 19/14
   In mixed form: 15/14

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