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Add 84/5 and 70/60

1^st number: 16 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

84/5 + 70/60 is 539/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   84/5 = 84 × 12/5 × 12 = 1008/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/60 + 70/60 = 1008 + 70/60 = 1078/60
5. 1078/60 simplified gives 539/30
6. So, 84/5 + 70/60 = 539/30
   In mixed form: 1729/30

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