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Add 6/60 and 84/9

1^st number: 6/60, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

6/60 + 84/9 is 283/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
   84/9 = 84 × 20/9 × 20 = 1680/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/180 + 1680/180 = 18 + 1680/180 = 1698/180
5. 1698/180 simplified gives 283/30
6. So, 6/60 + 84/9 = 283/30
   In mixed form: 913/30

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