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Add 60/25 and 84/24

1^st number: 2 10/25, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

60/25 + 84/24 is 59/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
   60/25 = 60 × 24/25 × 24 = 1440/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/600 + 2100/600 = 1440 + 2100/600 = 3540/600
5. 3540/600 simplified gives 59/10
6. So, 60/25 + 84/24 = 59/10
   In mixed form: 59/10

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