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Add 60/84 and 15/8

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

60/84 + 15/8 is 145/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/168 + 315/168 = 120 + 315/168 = 435/168
5. 435/168 simplified gives 145/56
6. So, 60/84 + 15/8 = 145/56
   In mixed form: 233/56

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