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Add 84/15 and 49/60

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 49/60

84/15 + 49/60 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   84/15 = 84 × 4/15 × 4 = 336/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/60 + 49/60 = 336 + 49/60 = 385/60
5. 385/60 simplified gives 77/12
6. So, 84/15 + 49/60 = 77/12
   In mixed form: 65/12

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