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Add 6/60 and 84/18

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 4 12/18

6/60 + 84/18 is 143/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   84/18 = 84 × 10/18 × 10 = 840/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/180 + 840/180 = 18 + 840/180 = 858/180
5. 858/180 simplified gives 143/30
6. So, 6/60 + 84/18 = 143/30
   In mixed form: 423/30

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