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Add 60/84 and 24/45

60/84 + 24/45 is 131/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   60/84 = 60 × 15/84 × 15 = 900/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   24/45 = 24 × 28/45 × 28 = 672/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1260 + 672/1260 = 900 + 672/1260 = 1572/1260
5. 1572/1260 simplified gives 131/105
6. So, 60/84 + 24/45 = 131/105
   In mixed form: 126/105

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