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Add 70/3 and 84/60

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

70/3 + 84/60 is 371/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   70/3 = 70 × 20/3 × 20 = 1400/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/60 + 84/60 = 1400 + 84/60 = 1484/60
5. 1484/60 simplified gives 371/15
6. So, 70/3 + 84/60 = 371/15
   In mixed form: 2411/15

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