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Add 84/32 and 9/60

1^st number: 2 20/32, 2^nd number: 9/60

84/32 + 9/60 is 111/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   84/32 = 84 × 15/32 × 15 = 1260/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   9/60 = 9 × 8/60 × 8 = 72/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/480 + 72/480 = 1260 + 72/480 = 1332/480
5. 1332/480 simplified gives 111/40
6. So, 84/32 + 9/60 = 111/40
   In mixed form: 231/40

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