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Add 84/60 and 12/32

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 12/32

84/60 + 12/32 is 71/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   84/60 = 84 × 8/60 × 8 = 672/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   12/32 = 12 × 15/32 × 15 = 180/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/480 + 180/480 = 672 + 180/480 = 852/480
5. 852/480 simplified gives 71/40
6. So, 84/60 + 12/32 = 71/40
   In mixed form: 131/40

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