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Add 84/60 and 12/24

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 12/24

84/60 + 12/24 is 19/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   84/60 = 84 × 2/60 × 2 = 168/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/120 + 60/120 = 168 + 60/120 = 228/120
5. 228/120 simplified gives 19/10
6. So, 84/60 + 12/24 = 19/10
   In mixed form: 19/10

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