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Add 75/84 and 75/60

1^st number: 75/84, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

75/84 + 75/60 is 15/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   75/84 = 75 × 5/84 × 5 = 375/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   75/60 = 75 × 7/60 × 7 = 525/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/420 + 525/420 = 375 + 525/420 = 900/420
5. 900/420 simplified gives 15/7
6. So, 75/84 + 75/60 = 15/7
   In mixed form: 21/7

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