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Add 84/24 and 60/84

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 60/84

84/24 + 60/84 is 59/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   84/24 = 84 × 7/24 × 7 = 588/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   60/84 = 60 × 2/84 × 2 = 120/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/168 + 120/168 = 588 + 120/168 = 708/168
5. 708/168 simplified gives 59/14
6. So, 84/24 + 60/84 = 59/14
   In mixed form: 43/14

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