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Add 84/60 and 12/30

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 12/30

84/60 + 12/30 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   84/60 = 84 × 1/60 × 1 = 84/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   12/30 = 12 × 2/30 × 2 = 24/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/60 + 24/60 = 84 + 24/60 = 108/60
5. 108/60 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 84/60 + 12/30 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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