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Add 72/60 and 2/84

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 2/84

72/60 + 2/84 is 257/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   2/84 = 2 × 5/84 × 5 = 10/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/420 + 10/420 = 504 + 10/420 = 514/420
5. 514/420 simplified gives 257/210
6. So, 72/60 + 2/84 = 257/210
   In mixed form: 147/210

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