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Add 7/12 and 84/60

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

7/12 + 84/60 is 119/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/60 + 84/60 = 35 + 84/60 = 119/60
5. So, 7/12 + 84/60 = 119/60
   In mixed form: 159/60

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