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Add 60/18 and 75/84

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 75/84

60/18 + 75/84 is 355/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   60/18 = 60 × 14/18 × 14 = 840/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/252 + 225/252 = 840 + 225/252 = 1065/252
5. 1065/252 simplified gives 355/84
6. So, 60/18 + 75/84 = 355/84
   In mixed form: 419/84

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