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Add 84/40 and 6/60

1^st number: 2 4/40, 2^nd number: 6/60

84/40 + 6/60 is 11/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/120 + 12/120 = 252 + 12/120 = 264/120
5. 264/120 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 84/40 + 6/60 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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