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Add 84/60 and 18/9

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/9

84/60 + 18/9 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   18/9 = 18 × 20/9 × 20 = 360/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/180 + 360/180 = 252 + 360/180 = 612/180
5. 612/180 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 84/60 + 18/9 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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