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Add 3/84 and 60/48

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

3/84 + 60/48 is 9/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   3/84 = 3 × 4/84 × 4 = 12/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/336 + 420/336 = 12 + 420/336 = 432/336
5. 432/336 simplified gives 9/7
6. So, 3/84 + 60/48 = 9/7
   In mixed form: 12/7

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