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Add 60/84 and 5/24

60/84 + 5/24 is 155/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 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 24 × 7 = 168,
   5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/168 + 35/168 = 120 + 35/168 = 155/168
5. So, 60/84 + 5/24 = 155/168

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