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Add 36/24 and 84/60

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

36/24 + 84/60 is 29/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   84/60 = 84 × 2/60 × 2 = 168/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/120 + 168/120 = 180 + 168/120 = 348/120
5. 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
6. So, 36/24 + 84/60 = 29/10
   In mixed form: 29/10

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