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Add 3/60 and 1/84

3/60 + 1/84 is 13/210.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/420 + 5/420 = 21 + 5/420 = 26/420
5. 26/420 simplified gives 13/210
6. So, 3/60 + 1/84 = 13/210

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