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Add 84/25 and 54/60

1^st number: 3 9/25, 2^nd number: 54/60

84/25 + 54/60 is 213/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   84/25 = 84 × 12/25 × 12 = 1008/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/300 + 270/300 = 1008 + 270/300 = 1278/300
5. 1278/300 simplified gives 213/50
6. So, 84/25 + 54/60 = 213/50
   In mixed form: 413/50

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