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Add 60/72 and 84/6

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 14 0/6

60/72 + 84/6 is 89/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   60/72 = 60 × 1/72 × 1 = 60/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
   84/6 = 84 × 12/6 × 12 = 1008/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/72 + 1008/72 = 60 + 1008/72 = 1068/72
5. 1068/72 simplified gives 89/6
6. So, 60/72 + 84/6 = 89/6
   In mixed form: 145/6

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