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Add 60/24 and 40/84

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 40/84

60/24 + 40/84 is 125/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   60/24 = 60 × 7/24 × 7 = 420/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/168 + 80/168 = 420 + 80/168 = 500/168
5. 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
6. So, 60/24 + 40/84 = 125/42
   In mixed form: 241/42

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