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Add 84/24 and 45/60

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 45/60

84/24 + 45/60 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/120 + 90/120 = 420 + 90/120 = 510/120
5. 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 84/24 + 45/60 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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