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Add 60/84 and 72/8

1^st number: 60/84, 2^nd number: 9 0/8

60/84 + 72/8 is 68/7.

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,
   72/8 = 72 × 21/8 × 21 = 1512/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/168 + 1512/168 = 120 + 1512/168 = 1632/168
5. 1632/168 simplified gives 68/7
6. So, 60/84 + 72/8 = 68/7
   In mixed form: 95/7

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