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Add 75/80 and 60/84

75/80 + 60/84 is 185/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   75/80 = 75 × 21/80 × 21 = 1575/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   60/84 = 60 × 20/84 × 20 = 1200/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1680 + 1200/1680 = 1575 + 1200/1680 = 2775/1680
5. 2775/1680 simplified gives 185/112
6. So, 75/80 + 60/84 = 185/112
   In mixed form: 173/112

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