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Add 84/6 and 36/60

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 36/60

84/6 + 36/60 is 73/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
   84/6 = 84 × 10/6 × 10 = 840/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/60 + 36/60 = 840 + 36/60 = 876/60
5. 876/60 simplified gives 73/5
6. So, 84/6 + 36/60 = 73/5
   In mixed form: 143/5

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