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Add 84/48 and 16/60

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 16/60

84/48 + 16/60 is 121/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   84/48 = 84 × 5/48 × 5 = 420/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/240 + 64/240 = 420 + 64/240 = 484/240
5. 484/240 simplified gives 121/60
6. So, 84/48 + 16/60 = 121/60
   In mixed form: 21/60

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