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Add 5/60 and 84/45

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

5/60 + 84/45 is 39/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/180 + 336/180 = 15 + 336/180 = 351/180
5. 351/180 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 5/60 + 84/45 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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