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Add 84/16 and 9/60

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 9/60

84/16 + 9/60 is 27/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   84/16 = 84 × 15/16 × 15 = 1260/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   9/60 = 9 × 4/60 × 4 = 36/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/240 + 36/240 = 1260 + 36/240 = 1296/240
5. 1296/240 simplified gives 27/5
6. So, 84/16 + 9/60 = 27/5
   In mixed form: 52/5

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