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Add 84/10 and 24/60

1^st number: 8 4/10, 2^nd number: 24/60

84/10 + 24/60 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   84/10 = 84 × 6/10 × 6 = 504/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   24/60 = 24 × 1/60 × 1 = 24/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/60 + 24/60 = 504 + 24/60 = 528/60
5. 528/60 simplified gives 44/5
6. So, 84/10 + 24/60 = 44/5
   In mixed form: 84/5

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