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Add 60/84 and 16/35

60/84 + 16/35 is 41/35.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   60/84 = 60 × 5/84 × 5 = 300/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/420 + 192/420 = 300 + 192/420 = 492/420
5. 492/420 simplified gives 41/35
6. So, 60/84 + 16/35 = 41/35
   In mixed form: 16/35

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