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Add 5/12 and 84/15

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 5 9/15

5/12 + 84/15 is 361/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/60 + 336/60 = 25 + 336/60 = 361/60
5. So, 5/12 + 84/15 = 361/60
   In mixed form: 61/60

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