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Add 84/45 and 56/60

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 56/60

84/45 + 56/60 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/180 + 168/180 = 336 + 168/180 = 504/180
5. 504/180 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 84/45 + 56/60 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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